Sawasin - Tikari, Gaya

Sawasin is a village situated in the Tikari subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tikari and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Dighaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sawasin village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawasin is 254827. The village covers a total geographical area of 204 hectares and falls under the 824236 pincode. Tikari is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Sawasin

As per Census 2011, Sawasin village has a total population of 1,987 people, consisting of 1,034 males and 953 females. The village has 293 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 390 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 977 literate and 1,010 illiterate residents. Additionally, 703 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9871,034953
Child Population (0–6 yrs)390206184
Scheduled Castes (SC)703379324
Literate Population977647330
Illiterate Population1,010387623

Nearby Villages of Sawasin

Sawasin 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)
Bahadur AliSouth1.01 km
ShahbazpurWest1.51 km
KehonraNorth-East1.55 km
MataiNorth-West1.66 km
MalsariSouth-East2.27 km
BelwakarharaSouth2.43 km
NepaWest2.47 km
DighauraEast2.49 km
FatehpurSouth-West2.85 km
KusapiNorth-West2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sawasin

Sawasin is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ore Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tikari to Sawasin is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Sawasin is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawasin

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

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

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

FAQs about Sawasin

Where is Sawasin located?

Sawasin village is located in Tikari Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sawasin?

The Gram Panchayat of Sawasin is Dighaura.

What is the pincode of Sawasin?

The pincode of Sawasin is 824236.

What is the population of Sawasin?

Sawasin has a total population of 1,987, including 1,034 males and 953 females.

How many households are there in Sawasin?

There are 293 households in Sawasin.

What is the literacy rate in Sawasin?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sawasin is 49.17%. Male literacy is 62.57% and female literacy is 34.63%.