Sanwer - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Sanwer village had a total population of 4,193 people, including 2,121 males and 2,072 females, living in 838 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.79%, with male literacy at 78.33% and female literacy at 57.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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