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

According to the 2011 Census, Hiwra village had a total population of 1,051 people, including 527 males and 524 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.52%, with male literacy at 84.94% and female literacy at 70.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 266.

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

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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