Sinwah - Baraily, Raisen

Sinwah is a village situated in the Baraily tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baraily and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Silwah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sinwah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sinwah is 484533. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.49 hectares and falls under the 464668 pincode. Baraily is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sinwah

According to the 2011 Census, Sinwah village had a total population of 329 people, including 169 males and 160 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.81%, with male literacy at 77.18% and female literacy at 51.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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 Population329169160
Child Population (0–6 yrs)422022
Scheduled Castes (SC)884741
Scheduled Tribes (ST)853
Literate Population18611571
Illiterate Population1435489

Nearby Villages of Sinwah

Sinwah 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AlanpurSouth-East1.03 km
Panjra KashiramNorth-West1.26 km
KhursuruNorth-East1.43 km
UdaigiriWest2.13 km
Kheri PratapsinghNorth2.20 km
SurmaparSouth-West2.42 km
Utiya KhurdEast2.48 km
LamanmundaNorth-East2.56 km
SilwahEast2.78 km
MehkaSouth-West3.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sinwah

Sinwah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pipariya, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baraily to Sinwah is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Sinwah is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sinwah

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sinwah

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sinwah

Where is Sinwah located?

Sinwah village is located in Baraily Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sinwah?

The Gram Panchayat of Sinwah is Silwah.

What is the pincode of Sinwah?

The pincode of Sinwah is 464668.

What is the population of Sinwah?

Sinwah had a total population of 329, including 169 males and 160 females.

How many households are there in Sinwah?

Sinwah had 68 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sinwah?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sinwah was 64.81%. Male literacy was 77.18% and female literacy was 51.45%.