Swaker - Garhakota, Sagar
Swaker is a village situated in the Garhakota tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhakota and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Madiya Agrasen (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Swaker village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Swaker is 461002. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.72 hectares and falls under the 470232 pincode. Garhakota is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Swaker village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Swaker
As per Census 2011, Swaker village has a total population of 455 people, consisting of 233 males and 222 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 328 literate and 127 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Swaker are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 455 | 233 | 222 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 62 | 30 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 328 | 184 | 144 |
| Illiterate Population | 127 | 49 | 78 |
Nearby Villages of Swaker
Swaker 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 Swaker
Swaker 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 <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Garhakota to Swaker is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Swaker is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Swaker
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Swaker village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Swaker
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Swaker village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Swaker
Where is Swaker located?
Swaker village is located in Garhakota Tehsil, Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Swaker?
The Gram Panchayat of Swaker is Madiya Agrasen (p).
What is the pincode of Swaker?
The pincode of Swaker is 470232.
What is the population of Swaker?
Swaker has a total population of 455, including 233 males and 222 females.
How many households are there in Swaker?
There are 91 households in Swaker.
What is the literacy rate in Swaker?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Swaker is 72.09%. Male literacy is 78.97% and female literacy is 64.86%.