Sahanwari - Bichhua, Chhindwara

Sahanwari is a village situated in the Bichhua tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bichhua and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Sahanwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahanwari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahanwari is 495336. The village covers a total geographical area of 966.88 hectares and falls under the 480111 pincode. Sausar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Sahanwari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sahanwari

As per Census 2011, Sahanwari village has a total population of 633 people, consisting of 335 males and 298 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 448 literate and 185 illiterate residents. Additionally, 181 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 367 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahanwari

Sahanwari 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 Sahanwari

Sahanwari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghadela Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sausar to Sahanwari is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Sahanwari is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahanwari

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

Health Facilities in Sahanwari

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

FAQs about Sahanwari