Sawangi - Athner, Betul

Sawangi is a village situated in the Athner tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Athner and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Sawangi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawangi is 485460. The village covers a total geographical area of 688.54 hectares and falls under the 460110 pincode. Athner is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Sawangi 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 Sawangi

According to the 2011 Census, Sawangi village had a total population of 1,626 people, including 820 males and 806 females, living in 418 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.31%, with male literacy at 83.17% and female literacy at 71.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Sawangi

Sawangi 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 Sawangi

Sawangi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Betul, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athner to Sawangi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Sawangi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawangi

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

Health Facilities in Sawangi

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

FAQs about Sawangi