Sanwali - Gairatganj, Raisen

Sanwali is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Gorkha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanwali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanwali is 484014. The village covers a total geographical area of 754.65 hectares and falls under the 464881 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sanwali

As per Census 2011, Sanwali village has a total population of 257 people, consisting of 133 males and 124 females. The village has 56 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 169 literate and 88 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sanwali are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sanwali

Sanwali 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 Sanwali

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sanwali. The nearest railway station is Ratona, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Sanwali is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Sanwali is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanwali

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

Health Facilities in Sanwali

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

FAQs about Sanwali