Sahawan - Banda, Sagar

Sahawan is a village situated in the Banda tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banda and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Sahawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahawan is 460266. The village covers a total geographical area of 901.76 hectares and falls under the 470335 pincode. Banda is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sahawan

According to the 2011 Census, Sahawan village had a total population of 2,721 people, including 1,450 males and 1,271 females, living in 610 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.39%, with male literacy at 74.88% and female literacy at 56.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 731, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahawan

Sahawan 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 Sahawan

Sahawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dangidhar, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banda to Sahawan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Sahawan is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahawan

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

Health Facilities in Sahawan

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

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