Sawanga - Warud, Amravati

Sawanga is a village situated in the Warud tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warud and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Sawanga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawanga is 532486. The village covers a total geographical area of 753.44 hectares and falls under the 444908 pincode. Warud is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Sawanga

As per Census 2011, Sawanga village has a total population of 1,933 people, consisting of 987 males and 946 females. The village has 463 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 175 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,538 literate and 395 illiterate residents. Additionally, 302 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 232 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,933987946
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1759976
Scheduled Castes (SC)302160142
Scheduled Tribes (ST)232124108
Literate Population1,538829709
Illiterate Population395158237

Nearby Villages of Sawanga

Sawanga 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)
LoharaNorth-East1.68 km
JatlapurSouth-West2.05 km
HiwaraNorth-West2.97 km
KharashiSouth-East3.03 km
Sonegaon(rithi)East3.05 km
KharalaWest3.15 km
GhograNorth-East3.42 km
GumgaonSouth-East3.69 km
Math(rithi)North-West3.87 km
TonglapurSouth-West4.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sawanga

Sawanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalambha, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warud to Sawanga is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Sawanga is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawanga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sawanga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sawanga

Where is Sawanga located?

Sawanga village is located in Warud Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sawanga?

Sawanga is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sawanga?

The pincode of Sawanga is 444908.

What is the population of Sawanga?

Sawanga has a total population of 1,933, including 987 males and 946 females.

How many households are there in Sawanga?

There are 463 households in Sawanga.

What is the literacy rate in Sawanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sawanga is 79.57%. Male literacy is 83.99% and female literacy is 74.95%.