Sawoor - Shahpur, Yadgir

Sawoor is a village situated in the Shahpur taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Yadgir. Beeranura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sawoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawoor is 621182. The village covers a total geographical area of 338.09 hectares and falls under the 585304 pincode. Shorapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Sawoor

According to the 2011 Census, Sawoor village had a total population of 636 people, including 323 males and 313 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.25%, with male literacy at 40.37% and female literacy at 12.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 400, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Sawoor

Sawoor 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 Sawoor

Sawoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thangundi, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shorapur to Sawoor is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yadgir to Sawoor is about 40 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 Sawoor

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

Health Facilities in Sawoor

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

FAQs about Sawoor