Hingwani - Dhanora, Seoni

Hingwani is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Hingwani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hingwani is 496330. The village covers a total geographical area of 563.62 hectares and falls under the 480999 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Hingwani

As per Census 2011, Hingwani village has a total population of 953 people, consisting of 493 males and 460 females. The village has 211 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 598 literate and 355 illiterate residents. Additionally, 150 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 66 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population953493460
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1315774
Scheduled Castes (SC)1508070
Scheduled Tribes (ST)663036
Literate Population598360238
Illiterate Population355133222

Nearby Villages of Hingwani

Hingwani 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)
ThaoriEast1.74 km
MudaparWest2.00 km
SarangpurSouth2.54 km
KahaniNorth-East2.58 km
Mal KhedaNorth-West2.94 km
HarraiEast2.95 km
SalemaSouth-East3.17 km
KhursiparSouth-East3.36 km
SukwahWest3.36 km
BarelaSouth-West3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hingwani

Hingwani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghonsor, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Hingwani is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Hingwani is about 80 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 Hingwani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Hingwani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Hingwani

Where is Hingwani located?

Hingwani village is located in Dhanora Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hingwani?

Hingwani is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hingwani?

The pincode of Hingwani is 480999.

What is the population of Hingwani?

Hingwani has a total population of 953, including 493 males and 460 females.

How many households are there in Hingwani?

There are 211 households in Hingwani.

What is the literacy rate in Hingwani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hingwani is 62.75%. Male literacy is 73.02% and female literacy is 51.74%.