Mowai - Sagwara, Dungarpur

Mowai is a village situated in the Sagwara tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sagwara and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dungarpur. Ranoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mowai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mowai is 098003. The village covers a total geographical area of 439 hectares and falls under the 314025 pincode. Sagwara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Mowai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mowai

As per Census 2011, Mowai village has a total population of 1,029 people, consisting of 508 males and 521 females. The village has 199 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 563 literate and 466 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 660 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,029508521
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1577384
Scheduled Castes (SC)413
Scheduled Tribes (ST)660328332
Literate Population563367196
Illiterate Population466141325

Nearby Villages of Mowai

Mowai 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)
KokapurNorth-East1.92 km
NogamaSouth-West2.15 km
KhokhraNorth-West2.17 km
TeetuwaEast2.35 km
BeejawaraSouth2.66 km
PadraSouth-East2.82 km
MalviWest2.95 km
CharwaraNorth-West3.05 km
KheriyaNorth3.31 km
PadampuraWest3.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mowai

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Mowai. The nearest railway station is Dungarpur, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagwara to Mowai is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dungarpur to Mowai is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mowai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mowai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Mowai

Where is Mowai located?

Mowai village is located in Sagwara Tehsil, Dungarpur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mowai?

The Gram Panchayat of Mowai is Ranoli.

What is the pincode of Mowai?

The pincode of Mowai is 314025.

What is the population of Mowai?

Mowai has a total population of 1,029, including 508 males and 521 females.

How many households are there in Mowai?

There are 199 households in Mowai.

What is the literacy rate in Mowai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mowai is 54.71%. Male literacy is 72.24% and female literacy is 37.62%.