Hiwara - Umred, Nagpur

Hiwara is a village situated in the Umred tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umred and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Hiwra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hiwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hiwara is 536308. The village covers a total geographical area of 839.05 hectares and falls under the 441214 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Hiwara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Umred Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ramtek Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hiwara

According to the 2011 Census, Hiwara village had a total population of 1,232 people, including 639 males and 593 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.66%, with male literacy at 84.12% and female literacy at 70.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Hiwara

Hiwara 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 Hiwara

Hiwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Umred, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Hiwara is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Hiwara is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hiwara

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

Health Facilities in Hiwara

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

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