Sawai
Sawai is a village located in Car Nicobar tehsil of Nicobars district in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India. Car Nicobar is the district & sub-district headquarter of Sawai village.
Here you can discover what makes Sawai unique in its vibrant Car Nicobar-Nicobars region. You’ll see Sawai’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Sawai
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sawai is 645014. Port Blair is nearest town to Sawai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 278km away.
Google Map of Sawai
Population of Sawai
According to the 2011 Census, Sawai has a total population of about 1,247, with approximately 632 males and 615 females. The sex ratio is around 973 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 172 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,212. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.34%, with male literacy at about 76.42% and female literacy near 72.20%. There are around 286 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sawai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,247 | 632 | 615 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 172 | 86 | 86 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,212 | 614 | 598 |
| Literate Population | 927 | 483 | 444 |
| Illiterate Population | 320 | 149 | 171 |
Connectivity of Sawai
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sawai. As per the 2011 stats, Sawai had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sawai
Knowing the nearby villages of Sawai helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sawai.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sawai
- Where is Sawai located?
- Sawai village is situated in Car Nicobar Tehsil, within the Nicobars district of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India.
- What is the population of Sawai as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sawai is 1,247, with 632 males and 615 females.
- How many households are there in Sawai as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sawai village has a total of 286 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sawai as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sawai is 74.34%. The male literacy rate is 76.42%, while the female literacy rate is 72.20%.