Panchawal - Sagwara, Dungarpur

Panchawal is a village situated in the Sagwara tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sagwara and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Dungarpur. Ben serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchawal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchawal is 097934. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 314029 pincode. Sagwara is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Panchawal

According to the 2011 Census, Panchawal village had a total population of 605 people, including 280 males and 325 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,161 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.13%, with male literacy at 67.46% and female literacy at 39.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 601.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchawal

Panchawal 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 Panchawal

Panchawal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotana, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagwara to Panchawal is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dungarpur to Panchawal is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchawal

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

Health Facilities in Panchawal

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

FAQs about Panchawal