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

As per Census 2011, Sarwaya village has a total population of 506 people, consisting of 259 males and 247 females. The village has 107 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 324 literate and 182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
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 has a total population of 506, including 259 males and 247 females.

How many households are there in Sarwaya?

There are 107 households in Sarwaya.

What is the literacy rate in Sarwaya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarwaya is 64.03%. Male literacy is 71.43% and female literacy is 56.28%.