Sawri - Tirodi, Balaghat

Sawri is a village situated in the Tirodi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirodi and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Sawri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawri is 497354. The village covers a total geographical area of 403.18 hectares and falls under the 481449 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sawri

As per Census 2011, Sawri village has a total population of 2,312 people, consisting of 1,152 males and 1,160 females. The village has 510 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 266 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,645 literate and 667 illiterate residents. Additionally, 166 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 187 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sawri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3121,1521,160
Child Population (0–6 yrs)266134132
Scheduled Castes (SC)1667987
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18786101
Literate Population1,645910735
Illiterate Population667242425

Nearby Villages of Sawri

Sawri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SonegaonWest1.37 km
PipriyaSouth1.59 km
NandiSouth-East1.73 km
KohkaNorth1.76 km
BothwaNorth-West2.07 km
BirsulaEast2.22 km
KatedaraNorth2.63 km
BoldongariWest2.85 km
DhankosaNorth-West3.32 km
MohgaonSouth-East3.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sawri

Sawri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Sawri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Sawri is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sawri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Sawri

Where is Sawri located?

Sawri village is located in Tirodi Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sawri?

Sawri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sawri?

The pincode of Sawri is 481449.

What is the population of Sawri?

Sawri has a total population of 2,312, including 1,152 males and 1,160 females.

How many households are there in Sawri?

There are 510 households in Sawri.

What is the literacy rate in Sawri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sawri is 71.15%. Male literacy is 78.99% and female literacy is 63.36%.