Sarwani - Kharsia, Raigarh

Sarwani is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Sarwani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarwani is 435205. The village covers a total geographical area of 556.41 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Sarwani

According to the 2011 Census, Sarwani village had a total population of 2,222 people, including 1,086 males and 1,136 females, living in 474 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.17%, with male literacy at 85.05% and female literacy at 61.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,049.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarwani

Sarwani 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 Sarwani

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sarwani. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Sarwani is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Sarwani is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarwani

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

Health Facilities in Sarwani

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

FAQs about Sarwani