Shiwani - Tumsar, Bhandara

Shiwani is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Kosti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shiwani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiwani is 536780. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.97 hectares and falls under the 441913 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Shiwani

As per Census 2011, Shiwani village has a total population of 532 people, consisting of 282 males and 250 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 420 literate and 112 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiwani

Shiwani 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 Shiwani

Shiwani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tumsar Road, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Shiwani is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Shiwani is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiwani

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

Health Facilities in Shiwani

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

FAQs about Shiwani