Sawargaon - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Sawargaon is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Bhandhagaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Sawargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawargaon is 538710. The village covers a total geographical area of 1136.88 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 47 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 460 people, including 219 males and 241 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.22%, with male literacy at 80.10% and female literacy at 64.88%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 458.

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

Sawargaon 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 Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Sawargaon is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Sawargaon is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 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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