Sawangi - Desaiganj (Vadasa), Gadchiroli

Sawangi is a village situated in the Desaiganj (Vadasa) tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Desaiganj (vadasa) and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Sawangi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawangi is 538469. The village covers a total geographical area of 1248 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sawangi

According to the 2011 Census, Sawangi village had a total population of 2,498 people, including 1,282 males and 1,216 females, living in 623 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.91%, with male literacy at 90.56% and female literacy at 74.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 595, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Sawangi

Sawangi 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 Sawangi

Sawangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Sawangi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Sawangi is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawangi

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

Health Facilities in Sawangi

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

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