Sawalde - Shahade, Nandurbar

Sawalde is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Sawade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sawalde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawalde is 525586. The village covers a total geographical area of 348 hectares and falls under the 425409 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Sawalde village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nandurbar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sawalde

According to the 2011 Census, Sawalde village had a total population of 1,235 people, including 634 males and 601 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.14%, with male literacy at 80.19% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 643.

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

Nearby Villages of Sawalde

Sawalde 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 Sawalde

Sawalde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ranala, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Sawalde is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Sawalde is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawalde

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

Health Facilities in Sawalde

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

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