Swahn

Swahn is a village located in Naina Devi tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 50km away from district headquarter Swarghat. Swarghat is the sub-district headquarter of Swahn village. As per 2009 stats, Swahan is the gram panchayat of Swahn village.

Here you can discover what makes Swahn unique in its vibrant Naina Devi-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Swahn’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 Swahn

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Swahn is 019606. The village spans a total geographical area of 110 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174310. Naina Devi is nearest town to Swahn village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Swahn 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 Sri naina Deviji Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Swahn

Population of Swahn

According to the 2011 Census, Swahn has a total population of about 328, with approximately 147 males and 181 females. The sex ratio is around 1231 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 50 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.55%, with male literacy at about 72.79% and female literacy near 59.67%. There are around 63 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Swahn's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Swahn

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

Nearby Villages of Swahn

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

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