Sewan - Manika, Latehar
Sewan is a village situated in the Manika subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manika and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Barwaiya Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sewan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sewan is 366889. The village covers a total geographical area of 59 hectares and falls under the 822126 pincode.
Sewan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manika Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chatra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sewan
According to the 2011 Census, Sewan village had a total population of 432 people, including 219 males and 213 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.93%, with male literacy at 93.26% and female literacy at 56.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 426.
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 | 432 | 219 | 213 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 81 | 41 | 40 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 426 | 216 | 210 |
| Literate Population | 263 | 166 | 97 |
| Illiterate Population | 169 | 53 | 116 |
Nearby Villages of Sewan
Sewan 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 Sewan
Sewan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Sewan is about 38 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 Sewan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sewan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Sewan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sewan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Sewan
Where is Sewan located?
Sewan village is located in Manika Subdivision, Latehar district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sewan?
The Gram Panchayat of Sewan is Barwaiya Kala.
What is the pincode of Sewan?
The pincode of Sewan is 822126.
What is the population of Sewan?
Sewan had a total population of 432, including 219 males and 213 females.
How many households are there in Sewan?
Sewan had 79 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sewan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sewan was 74.93%. Male literacy was 93.26% and female literacy was 56.07%.