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

According to the 2011 Census, Heengwa village had a total population of 1,865 people, including 996 males and 869 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.86%, with male literacy at 81.99% and female literacy at 49.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 779, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 578.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Heengwa