Sarawan - Kishtwar
Sarawan is a village situated in the Kishtwar tehsil of Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 33 km from Kishtwar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Saranwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarawan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarawan is 004671. The village covers a total geographical area of 2052.6 hectares and falls under the 182205 pincode. Kishtwar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Sarawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Inderwal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sarawan
According to the 2011 Census, Sarawan village had a total population of 1,343 people, including 713 males and 630 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.93%, with male literacy at 57.76% and female literacy at 21.71%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 332.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,343 | 713 | 630 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 219 | 114 | 105 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 332 | 186 | 146 |
| Literate Population | 460 | 346 | 114 |
| Illiterate Population | 883 | 367 | 516 |
Nearby Villages of Sarawan
Sarawan 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 Sarawan
Sarawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishtwar to Sarawan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishtwar to Sarawan is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sarawan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sarawan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Sarawan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sarawan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sarawan
Where is Sarawan located?
Sarawan village is located in Kishtwar Tehsil, Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sarawan?
The Gram Panchayat of Sarawan is Saranwan.
What is the pincode of Sarawan?
The pincode of Sarawan is 182205.
What is the population of Sarawan?
Sarawan had a total population of 1,343, including 713 males and 630 females.
How many households are there in Sarawan?
Sarawan had 248 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sarawan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarawan was 40.93%. Male literacy was 57.76% and female literacy was 21.71%.