Sanwas

Block / Subdivision Barbigha
District Sheikhpura
State Bihar

About Sanwas

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sanwas village is 243807. Sanwas village is located in Barbigha subdivision of Sheikhpura district in Bihar, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Barbigha (tehsildar office) and 21km away from district headquarter Sheikhpura. As per 2009 stats, Samas Khurdh is the gram panchayat of Sanwas village.

The total geographical area of village is 664 hectares. Sanwas has a total population of 8,843 peoples, out of which male population is 4,591 while female population is 4,252. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 926 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sanwas village is 53.90% out of which 62.27% males and 44.85% females are literate. There are about 1,313 houses in sanwas village. Pincode of sanwas village locality is 811101.

Barbigha is nearest town to sanwas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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Population of Sanwas

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 8,843 4,591 4,252
Literate Population 4,766 2,859 1,907
Illiterate Population 4,077 1,732 2,345

Connectivity of Sanwas

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sanwas

Where is Sanwas located?

Sanwas village is situated in Barbigha Subdivision, within the Sheikhpura district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sanwas?

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

What is the pincode of Sanwas?

The pincode of Sanwas is 811101, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sanwas is 8,843, with 4,591 males and 4,252 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Sanwas village has a total of 1,313 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sanwas is 53.90%. The male literacy rate is 62.27%, while the female literacy rate is 44.85%.