Sawalgaon - Kopargaon, Ahilyanagar

Sawalgaon is a village situated in the Kopargaon tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Kopargaon and around 116 km from Ahmadnagar. Shinganapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sawalgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawalgaon is 557527. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.86 hectares and falls under the 413708 pincode. Kopargaon is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Sawalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Sawalgaon village had a total population of 742 people, including 384 males and 358 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.22%, with male literacy at 92.12% and female literacy at 71.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 169.

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

Nearby Villages of Sawalgaon

Sawalgaon 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 Sawalgaon

Sawalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sanvatsar, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kopargaon to Sawalgaon is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Sawalgaon is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Sawalgaon

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

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