Sawanga - Ner, Yavatmal

Sawanga is a village situated in the Ner tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ner and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Pimpalgaon (duba) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sawanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawanga is 542002. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.59 hectares and falls under the 445102 pincode. Darwha is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Sawanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Digras Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sawanga

As per Census 2011, Sawanga village has a total population of 305 people, consisting of 159 males and 146 females. The village has 90 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 230 literate and 75 illiterate residents. Additionally, 162 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population305159146
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331617
Scheduled Castes (SC)1627983
Literate Population230126104
Illiterate Population753342

Nearby Villages of Sawanga

Sawanga 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)
AjaypurSouth-West1.30 km
LankanathNorth-West1.76 km
BhawarkhedEast2.68 km
BharadNorth2.77 km
Pimpalgaon DubbaSouth-East3.37 km
DhanajNorth-East3.65 km
KoluraSouth3.81 km
RenukapurNorth-West4.08 km
DawargaonNorth-West4.36 km
HirapurNorth-West4.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sawanga

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sawanga. The nearest railway station is Yavatmal, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Darwha to Sawanga is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Sawanga is about 30 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 Sawanga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sawanga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sawanga

Where is Sawanga located?

Sawanga village is located in Ner Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sawanga?

The Gram Panchayat of Sawanga is Pimpalgaon (duba).

What is the pincode of Sawanga?

The pincode of Sawanga is 445102.

What is the population of Sawanga?

Sawanga has a total population of 305, including 159 males and 146 females.

How many households are there in Sawanga?

There are 90 households in Sawanga.

What is the literacy rate in Sawanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sawanga is 75.41%. Male literacy is 79.25% and female literacy is 71.23%.