Sawari - Lanji, Balaghat

Sawari is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Sawarikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sawari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawari is 498477. The village covers a total geographical area of 487.39 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Sawari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lanji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sawari

According to the 2011 Census, Sawari village had a total population of 2,192 people, including 1,096 males and 1,096 females, living in 504 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.97%, with male literacy at 95.77% and female literacy at 86.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sawari

Sawari is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sawari

Sawari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudma, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Sawari is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Sawari is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawari

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sawari village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sawari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sawari village are given below:

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