Sawargaon - Lakhandur, Bhandara

Sawargaon is a village situated in the Lakhandur tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhandur and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Manded serves as the Village Panchayat for Sawargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawargaon is 537506. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.91 hectares and falls under the 441803 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sawargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Sawargaon village had a total population of 492 people, including 235 males and 257 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.22%, with male literacy at 88.41% and female literacy at 67.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Sawargaon

Sawargaon 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 Sawargaon

Public transport in the Sawargaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arunnagar, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Sawargaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Sawargaon is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawargaon

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

Health Facilities in Sawargaon

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

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