Sarwadi - Karanja, Wardha

Sarwadi is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Sarwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarwadi is 533545. The village covers a total geographical area of 827.77 hectares and falls under the 442201 pincode. Arvi is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Sarwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Sarwadi village had a total population of 2,561 people, including 1,288 males and 1,273 females, living in 602 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 81.35% and female literacy at 68.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 429.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,5611,2881,273
Child Population (0–6 yrs)277135142
Scheduled Castes (SC)311615
Scheduled Tribes (ST)429221208
Literate Population1,713938775
Illiterate Population848350498

Nearby Villages of Sarwadi

Sarwadi 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)
JasapurSouth2.07 km
BambardaNorth-West2.66 km
PaloraEast2.92 km
IndarmariSouth-West2.97 km
EkambaNorth-East3.21 km
AlodaSouth-West3.42 km
EkarjunSouth-East3.71 km
BotonaNorth4.47 km
WadiNorth-West4.85 km
ChamalaNorth-West5.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarwadi

Sarwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Morshi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arvi to Sarwadi is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Sarwadi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sarwadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sarwadi

Where is Sarwadi located?

Sarwadi village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarwadi?

Sarwadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sarwadi?

The pincode of Sarwadi is 442201.

What is the population of Sarwadi?

Sarwadi had a total population of 2,561, including 1,288 males and 1,273 females.

How many households are there in Sarwadi?

Sarwadi had 602 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sarwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarwadi was 75.00%. Male literacy was 81.35% and female literacy was 68.52%.