Hirwar - Beohari, Shahdol

Hirwar is a village situated in the Beohari tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beohari and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Hirwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirwar is 500898. The village covers a total geographical area of 440.53 hectares and falls under the 484774 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Hirwar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Hirwar

As per Census 2011, Hirwar village has a total population of 1,537 people, consisting of 810 males and 727 females. The village has 311 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 268 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 696 literate and 841 illiterate residents. Additionally, 238 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 831 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,537810727
Child Population (0–6 yrs)268144124
Scheduled Castes (SC)238127111
Scheduled Tribes (ST)831429402
Literate Population696446250
Illiterate Population841364477

Nearby Villages of Hirwar

Hirwar 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)
GhinauchiWest0.91 km
KuwaNorth-East2.14 km
IndwarNorth2.30 km
BilkudaWest2.33 km
TenduhaSouth2.94 km
SakandiWest2.96 km
ChitrasiNorth-West2.99 km
PapaundhSouth-East2.99 km
OdariNorth-West3.64 km
HinautaNorth-East3.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hirwar

Hirwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bijaysota, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Hirwar is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Hirwar is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirwar

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

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

Health Facilities in Hirwar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hirwar 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 Hirwar

Where is Hirwar located?

Hirwar village is located in Beohari Tehsil, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hirwar?

Hirwar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hirwar?

The pincode of Hirwar is 484774.

What is the population of Hirwar?

Hirwar has a total population of 1,537, including 810 males and 727 females.

How many households are there in Hirwar?

There are 311 households in Hirwar.

What is the literacy rate in Hirwar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hirwar is 45.28%. Male literacy is 55.06% and female literacy is 34.39%.