Sawangi - Pusad, Yavatmal

Sawangi is a village situated in the Pusad tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusad and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Sawangi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawangi is 542766. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.27 hectares and falls under the 445204 pincode. Pusad is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Sawangi

According to the 2011 Census, Sawangi village had a total population of 943 people, including 485 males and 458 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.86%, with male literacy at 92.12% and female literacy at 75.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Sawangi

Sawangi 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 Sawangi

Sawangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanhargaon Naka, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusad to Sawangi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Sawangi is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawangi

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

Health Facilities in Sawangi

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

FAQs about Sawangi