Sawitripur - Pithora, Mahasamund

Sawitripur is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Savitripur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sawitripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawitripur is 446443. The village covers a total geographical area of 761.93 hectares and falls under the 492112 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Sawitripur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sawitripur

According to the 2011 Census, Sawitripur village had a total population of 1,789 people, including 901 males and 888 females, living in 464 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.93%, with male literacy at 76.47% and female literacy at 55.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 576, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 572.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sawitripur

Sawitripur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Sawitripur

Sawitripur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Sawitripur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Sawitripur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawitripur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sawitripur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sawitripur

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

FAQs about Sawitripur