Heengwa - Sikrai, Dausa

Heengwa is a village situated in the Sikrai tehsil of Dausa district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikrai and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Dausa. Heengwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heengwa is 078376. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.9 hectares and falls under the 303508 pincode. Bandikui is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Heengwa

As per Census 2011, Heengwa village has a total population of 1,865 people, consisting of 996 males and 869 females. The village has 325 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 344 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,017 literate and 848 illiterate residents. Additionally, 779 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 578 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,865996869
Child Population (0–6 yrs)344191153
Scheduled Castes (SC)779413366
Scheduled Tribes (ST)578309269
Literate Population1,017660357
Illiterate Population848336512

Nearby Villages of Heengwa

Heengwa 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)
ChandoosaNorth-East1.23 km
GirdharipuraSouth-East1.36 km
RameraSouth-West1.50 km
GanipurWest1.69 km
Naya GaonNorth-East1.74 km
Kundera KhurdWest2.05 km
Chak GanipurWest2.61 km
HeengiNorth-West2.71 km
LakhanpurSouth-East2.80 km
NandriEast2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Heengwa

Heengwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bandikui Jn, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Bandikui to Heengwa is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dausa to Heengwa is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Heengwa

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Heengwa 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 Heengwa

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

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

FAQs about Heengwa

Where is Heengwa located?

Heengwa village is located in Sikrai Tehsil, Dausa district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Heengwa?

Heengwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Heengwa?

The pincode of Heengwa is 303508.

What is the population of Heengwa?

Heengwa has a total population of 1,865, including 996 males and 869 females.

How many households are there in Heengwa?

There are 325 households in Heengwa.

What is the literacy rate in Heengwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Heengwa is 54.53%. Male literacy is 66.27% and female literacy is 41.08%.