Hiwara - Mahagaon, Yavatmal

Hiwara is a village situated in the Mahagaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahagaon and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Hiwara village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hiwara is 543123. The village covers a total geographical area of 764.42 hectares and falls under the 445209 pincode. Pusad is the nearest town, located about 33 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 Umarkhed Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hingoli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hiwara

According to the 2011 Census, Hiwara village had a total population of 3,834 people, including 1,974 males and 1,860 females, living in 899 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.83%, with male literacy at 90.68% and female literacy at 80.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 417, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 419.

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 Ambari, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusad to Hiwara is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Hiwara is about 72 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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