Sunwani - Majholi, Jabalpur
Sunwani is a village situated in the Majholi tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Majholi and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Simeriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunwani village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunwani is 489210. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.57 hectares and falls under the 483336 pincode. Majholi is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.
Sunwani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jabalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sunwani
According to the 2011 Census, Sunwani village had a total population of 426 people, including 227 males and 199 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.60%, with male literacy at 80.90% and female literacy at 53.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 426 | 227 | 199 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 63 | 28 | 35 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 99 | 52 | 47 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 67 | 40 | 27 |
| Literate Population | 249 | 161 | 88 |
| Illiterate Population | 177 | 66 | 111 |
Nearby Villages of Sunwani
Sunwani is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sunwani
Sunwani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majholi to Sunwani is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Sunwani is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sunwani
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sunwani village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Sunwani
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sunwani village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Sunwani
Where is Sunwani located?
Sunwani village is located in Majholi Tehsil, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sunwani?
The Gram Panchayat of Sunwani is Simeriya.
What is the pincode of Sunwani?
The pincode of Sunwani is 483336.
What is the population of Sunwani?
Sunwani had a total population of 426, including 227 males and 199 females.
How many households are there in Sunwani?
Sunwani had 113 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sunwani?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sunwani was 68.60%. Male literacy was 80.90% and female literacy was 53.66%.