Sawantpur

Sawantpur is a village located in Pathariya tehsil of Bilaspur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Pathariya (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Bilaspur. As per 2009 stats, Savatpur is the gram panchayat of Sawantpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Sawantpur unique in its vibrant Pathariya-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Sawantpur’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 Sawantpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sawantpur is 438503. The village spans a total geographical area of 339.98 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 495334. Sargaon is nearest town to Sawantpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sawantpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bilha Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sawantpur

Population of Sawantpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sawantpur has a total population of about 1,313, with approximately 663 males and 650 females. The sex ratio is around 980 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 254 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 165 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 388. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.10%, with male literacy at about 60.78% and female literacy near 41.23%. There are around 258 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sawantpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sawantpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sawantpur. As per the 2011 stats, Sawantpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sawantpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Sawantpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sawantpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sawantpur