Sunwaha - Batiyagarh, Damoh

Sunwaha is a village situated in the Batiyagarh tehsil of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batiyagarh and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Damoh. Sunwaha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunwaha is 462042. The village covers a total geographical area of 410.21 hectares and falls under the 470673 pincode. Hatta is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sunwaha

As per Census 2011, Sunwaha village has a total population of 894 people, consisting of 467 males and 427 females. The village has 227 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 487 literate and 407 illiterate residents. Additionally, 143 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population894467427
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1336865
Scheduled Castes (SC)1438063
Literate Population487290197
Illiterate Population407177230

Nearby Villages of Sunwaha

Sunwaha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Jhagri KabirpurSouth-East1.43 km
Nibora RamnagarNorth2.22 km
RusandoSouth2.33 km
Semra RamnagarEast2.90 km
GhughasNorth-West3.09 km
Itwa MagolaSouth-West3.22 km
BeliSouth-East3.26 km
MagronNorth-East3.36 km
BandhaWest3.64 km
Khejra KabirpurSouth3.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sunwaha

Sunwaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karhiya Bhadeli, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hatta to Sunwaha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Damoh to Sunwaha is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sunwaha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sunwaha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sunwaha

Where is Sunwaha located?

Sunwaha village is located in Batiyagarh Tehsil, Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sunwaha?

Sunwaha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sunwaha?

The pincode of Sunwaha is 470673.

What is the population of Sunwaha?

Sunwaha has a total population of 894, including 467 males and 427 females.

How many households are there in Sunwaha?

There are 227 households in Sunwaha.

What is the literacy rate in Sunwaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sunwaha is 54.47%. Male literacy is 62.10% and female literacy is 46.14%.