Sahlawan - Dhimarkheda, Katni

Sahlawan is a village situated in the Dhimarkheda tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhimarkheda and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Piparia Sahlavan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahlawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahlawan is 488814. The village covers a total geographical area of 194 hectares and falls under the 483332 pincode. Sihora is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sahlawan

According to the 2011 Census, Sahlawan village had a total population of 602 people, including 305 males and 297 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.48%, with male literacy at 40.63% and female literacy at 27.92%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 539.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahlawan

Sahlawan 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 Sahlawan

Sahlawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sleemanabad Rd, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sihora to Sahlawan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Sahlawan is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahlawan

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

Health Facilities in Sahlawan

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

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