Sauwan

Block / Subdivision Chandi
District Nalanda
State Bihar

About Sauwan

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sauwan village is 244300. Sauwan village is located in Chandi subdivision of Nalanda district in Bihar, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Chandi (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Biharsharif. As per 2009 stats, Mahkar is the gram panchayat of Sauwan village.

The total geographical area of village is 78 hectares. Sauwan has a total population of 479 peoples, out of which male population is 246 while female population is 233. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 947 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sauwan village is 55.95% out of which 60.57% males and 51.07% females are literate. There are about 85 houses in sauwan village.

Hilsa is nearest town to sauwan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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Population of Sauwan

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 479 246 233
Literate Population 268 149 119
Illiterate Population 211 97 114

Connectivity of Sauwan

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sauwan

Frequently Asked Questions about Sauwan

Where is Sauwan located?

Sauwan village is situated in Chandi Subdivision, within the Nalanda district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sauwan?

The Gram Panchayat of Sauwan is Mahkar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Sauwan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sauwan is 479, with 246 males and 233 females.

How many households are there in Sauwan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Sauwan village has a total of 85 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sauwan as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sauwan is 55.95%. The male literacy rate is 60.57%, while the female literacy rate is 51.07%.