Sawalgaon - Brahmapuri, Chandrapur

Sawalgaon is a village situated in the Brahmapuri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmapuri and around 134 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Sawalgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawalgaon is 540742. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.22 hectares and falls under the 441206 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Chimur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sawalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Sawalgaon village had a total population of 1,230 people, including 621 males and 609 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.72%, with male literacy at 82.35% and female literacy at 66.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chicholi Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Sawalgaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Sawalgaon is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 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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