Sawar - Dadahu, Sirmaur
Sawar is a village situated in the Dadahu tehsil of Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh. Nehar Sawar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sawar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawar is 023036. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 173022 pincode. Nahan is the nearest town.
Sawar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sri renukaji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sawar
As per Census 2011, Sawar village has a total population of 186 people, consisting of 91 males and 95 females. The village has 40 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 137 literate and 49 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sawar are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 186 | 91 | 95 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 19 | 12 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 49 | 21 | 28 |
| Literate Population | 137 | 74 | 63 |
| Illiterate Population | 49 | 17 | 32 |
Nearby Villages of Sawar
Sawar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sawar
Sawar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nahan to Sawar is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sawar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sawar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Sawar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sawar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sawar
Where is Sawar located?
Sawar village is located in Dadahu Tehsil, Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sawar?
The Gram Panchayat of Sawar is Nehar Sawar.
What is the pincode of Sawar?
The pincode of Sawar is 173022.
What is the population of Sawar?
Sawar has a total population of 186, including 91 males and 95 females.
How many households are there in Sawar?
There are 40 households in Sawar.
What is the literacy rate in Sawar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sawar is 73.66%. Male literacy is 81.32% and female literacy is 66.32%.