Sailani - Punasa, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Sailani is a village situated in the Punasa tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Punasa and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Sailani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sailani is 506064. The village covers a total geographical area of 1260.51 hectares and falls under the 450331 pincode. Omkareshwar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Sailani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mandhata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khandwa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sailani

According to the 2011 Census, Sailani village had a total population of 830 people, including 430 males and 400 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.90%, with male literacy at 69.54% and female literacy at 53.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 321.

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

Nearby Villages of Sailani

Sailani 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 Sailani

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sailani. The nearest railway station is Sanawad, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Omkareshwar to Sailani is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Sailani is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sailani

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

Health Facilities in Sailani

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

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