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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Shiwani village had a total population of 532 people, including 282 males and 250 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.14%, with male literacy at 89.45% and female literacy at 84.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

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