Sarwaya - Basoda, Vidisha

Sarwaya is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Purwaichakk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarwaya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarwaya is 481189. The village covers a total geographical area of 564 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Sarwaya

According to the 2011 Census, Sarwaya village had a total population of 506 people, including 259 males and 247 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.48%, with male literacy at 83.71% and female literacy at 64.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154, 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 Population506259247
Child Population (0–6 yrs)713833
Scheduled Castes (SC)1548569
Scheduled Tribes (ST)826
Literate Population324185139
Illiterate Population18274108

Nearby Villages of Sarwaya

Sarwaya 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)
KhiriyaNorth0.94 km
BarethSouth1.11 km
TikodNorth2.19 km
BagharruSouth2.39 km
Raj KhedaWest2.45 km
PurwaiEast3.28 km
BanwasaNorth-West3.32 km
ChulhetaEast3.57 km
JugyaiSouth-West3.66 km
MutarraNorth-West4.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarwaya

Sarwaya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bareth, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Sarwaya is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Sarwaya is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarwaya

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sarwaya 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 Sarwaya

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

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

FAQs about Sarwaya

Where is Sarwaya located?

Sarwaya village is located in Basoda Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sarwaya?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarwaya is Purwaichakk.

What is the pincode of Sarwaya?

The pincode of Sarwaya is 464221.

What is the population of Sarwaya?

Sarwaya had a total population of 506, including 259 males and 247 females.

How many households are there in Sarwaya?

Sarwaya had 107 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sarwaya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarwaya was 74.48%. Male literacy was 83.71% and female literacy was 64.95%.