Hiwra - Athner, Betul

Hiwra is a village situated in the Athner tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Athner and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Hiwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hiwra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hiwra is 485454. The village covers a total geographical area of 508.54 hectares and falls under the 460110 pincode. Athner is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Hiwra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Betul Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Hiwra

As per Census 2011, Hiwra village has a total population of 1,051 people, consisting of 527 males and 524 females. The village has 241 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 738 literate and 313 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 266 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hiwra are given below:

Nearby Villages of Hiwra

Hiwra 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 Hiwra

Hiwra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betul, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athner to Hiwra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Hiwra is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hiwra

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

Health Facilities in Hiwra

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

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