Sawasada - Khategaon, Dewas

Sawasada is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Sawasada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawasada is 474322. The village covers a total geographical area of 1087.36 hectares and falls under the 455339 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Sawasada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sawasada

As per Census 2011, Sawasada village has a total population of 2,123 people, consisting of 1,114 males and 1,009 females. The village has 450 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 421 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,210 literate and 913 illiterate residents. Additionally, 311 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 857 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1231,1141,009
Child Population (0–6 yrs)421225196
Scheduled Castes (SC)311151160
Scheduled Tribes (ST)857468389
Literate Population1,210719491
Illiterate Population913395518

Nearby Villages of Sawasada

Sawasada 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)
SakatyaNorth-West2.06 km
SawasadiEast2.10 km
LawrasNorth-East2.64 km
BagadaSouth-West2.80 km
NawadaSouth-East3.50 km
BarchhabuzurgNorth3.52 km
BarchhakhurdNorth-West3.55 km
BajawadaSouth3.60 km
NimanpurSouth-East4.13 km
DawathaSouth-West4.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sawasada

Sawasada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Sawasada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Sawasada is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawasada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sawasada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sawasada

Where is Sawasada located?

Sawasada village is located in Khategaon Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sawasada?

Sawasada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sawasada?

The pincode of Sawasada is 455339.

What is the population of Sawasada?

Sawasada has a total population of 2,123, including 1,114 males and 1,009 females.

How many households are there in Sawasada?

There are 450 households in Sawasada.

What is the literacy rate in Sawasada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sawasada is 56.99%. Male literacy is 64.54% and female literacy is 48.66%.