Mhaswani - Sadak-Arjuni, Gondia

Mhaswani is a village situated in the Sadak-Arjuni tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Sadak-arjuni and around 40 km from Gondiya. Mhaswani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mhaswani is 538122. The village covers a total geographical area of 277 hectares and falls under the 441801 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Mhaswani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arjuni-morgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mhaswani

As per Census 2011, Mhaswani village has a total population of 1,549 people, consisting of 798 males and 751 females. The village has 355 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,090 literate and 459 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 109 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,549798751
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1578374
Scheduled Castes (SC)462422
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1095554
Literate Population1,090616474
Illiterate Population459182277

Nearby Villages of Mhaswani

Mhaswani 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BothaliSouth1.74 km
KhodshivaniWest1.75 km
GhotiNorth1.99 km
Pindakepar RithiNorth-East2.15 km
KhajariSouth-East2.73 km
Ghatbori (te.)South3.08 km
KhairiWest3.23 km
GhategaonNorth-West3.48 km
DawwaNorth-East4.08 km
ParsodiSouth4.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mhaswani

Mhaswani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khodseoni, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondiya to Mhaswani is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mhaswani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mhaswani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mhaswani

Where is Mhaswani located?

Mhaswani village is located in Sadak-Arjuni Tehsil, Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mhaswani?

Mhaswani is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mhaswani?

The pincode of Mhaswani is 441801.

What is the population of Mhaswani?

Mhaswani has a total population of 1,549, including 798 males and 751 females.

How many households are there in Mhaswani?

There are 355 households in Mhaswani.

What is the literacy rate in Mhaswani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mhaswani is 70.37%. Male literacy is 77.19% and female literacy is 63.12%.