Sawangi - Wani, Yavatmal

Sawangi is a village situated in the Wani tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wani and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Sawangi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawangi is 544010. The village covers a total geographical area of 768.07 hectares and falls under the 445304 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 22 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 Wani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandrapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sawangi

According to the 2011 Census, Sawangi village had a total population of 1,044 people, including 551 males and 493 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.98%, with male literacy at 92.15% and female literacy at 79.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tadali, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wani to Sawangi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Sawangi is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 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