Sanwer Village - Sonkatch, Dewas

Sanwer is a village situated in the Sonkatch tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonkatch and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Sanwer village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanwer is 473493. The village covers a total geographical area of 660 hectares and falls under the 455118 pincode. Sonkatch is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Sanwer

As per Census 2011, Sanwer village has a total population of 4,193 people, consisting of 2,121 males and 2,072 females. The village has 838 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 654 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,399 literate and 1,794 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,122 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 4,193 2,121 2,072
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 654 335 319
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,122 548 574
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 4 2 2
Literate Population 2,399 1,399 1,000
Illiterate Population 1,794 722 1,072

Nearby Villages of Sanwer

Sanwer 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
DhaturiyaraoNorth1.25 km
OadSouth-West2.07 km
KumariyaraoNorth-West2.71 km
KothadaSouth2.97 km
DhaturiaramNorth3.03 km
RolupipalyaWest3.04 km
DudlaiNorth-East3.16 km
OdaniSouth3.94 km
DharampurSouth-East4.06 km
KharpadiNorth-West4.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sanwer

Sanwer is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dewas, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonkatch to Sanwer is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Sanwer is about 31 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 Sanwer

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sanwer

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sanwer

Where is Sanwer located?

Sanwer village is located in Sonkatch Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sanwer?

Sanwer is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sanwer?

The pincode of Sanwer is 455118.

What is the population of Sanwer?

Sanwer has a total population of 4,193, including 2,121 males and 2,072 females.

How many households are there in Sanwer?

There are 838 households in Sanwer.

What is the literacy rate in Sanwer?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sanwer is 57.21%. Male literacy is 65.96% and female literacy is 48.26%.