Sawantkut - Baramkela, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Sawantkut is a village situated in the Baramkela tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Baramkela and around 64 km from Raigarh. Baigindih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sawantkut village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawantkut is 435745. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.5 hectares and falls under the 496551 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Sawantkut

According to the 2011 Census, Sawantkut village had a total population of 373 people, including 191 males and 182 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.78%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Sawantkut

Sawantkut 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 Sawantkut

Sawantkut is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bargarh Road, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Sawantkut is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Sawantkut is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawantkut

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

Health Facilities in Sawantkut

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

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