Sawari - Chimur, Chandrapur

Sawari is a village situated in the Chimur tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chimur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Sawari Bidkar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sawari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawari is 540331. The village covers a total geographical area of 1018.03 hectares and falls under the 442903 pincode. Warora is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Sawari

As per Census 2011, Sawari village has a total population of 1,479 people, consisting of 761 males and 718 females. The village has 376 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,037 literate and 442 illiterate residents. Additionally, 412 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 238 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,479761718
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1598277
Scheduled Castes (SC)412227185
Scheduled Tribes (ST)238121117
Literate Population1,037577460
Illiterate Population442184258

Nearby Villages of Sawari

Sawari 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)
MakonaNorth-West1.93 km
GujgavhanSouth2.14 km
KhangaonEast2.42 km
GirolaWest2.90 km
Panjarepar RithWest3.12 km
NimdhelaSouth-East3.31 km
AkolaSouth-West3.52 km
BhiwkundNorth-West3.58 km
RalegaonSouth3.88 km
BembalSouth4.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sawari

Sawari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikni Road, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warora to Sawari is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Sawari is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawari

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

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

Health Facilities in Sawari

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

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

FAQs about Sawari

Where is Sawari located?

Sawari village is located in Chimur Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sawari?

The Gram Panchayat of Sawari is Sawari Bidkar.

What is the pincode of Sawari?

The pincode of Sawari is 442903.

What is the population of Sawari?

Sawari has a total population of 1,479, including 761 males and 718 females.

How many households are there in Sawari?

There are 376 households in Sawari.

What is the literacy rate in Sawari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sawari is 70.11%. Male literacy is 75.82% and female literacy is 64.07%.