Sawandgaon - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Sawandgaon is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from Vaijapur and around 80 km from Aurangabad. Savandgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sawandgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawandgaon is 549086. The village covers a total geographical area of 1878 hectares and falls under the 423703 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Sawandgaon

As per Census 2011, Sawandgaon village has a total population of 3,885 people, consisting of 2,015 males and 1,870 females. The village has 751 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 546 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,488 literate and 1,397 illiterate residents. Additionally, 428 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 222 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,8852,0151,870
Child Population (0–6 yrs)546289257
Scheduled Castes (SC)428210218
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22212399
Literate Population2,4881,4471,041
Illiterate Population1,397568829

Nearby Villages of Sawandgaon

Sawandgaon 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)
Loni Bk.North-West3.36 km
MirakhnagarEast3.77 km
ShivraiSouth-East4.21 km
PanghavanNorth4.72 km
BhivgaonNorth-East4.84 km
MakarmatpurSouth-West5.01 km
TidhiSouth-West5.59 km
AghurWest5.97 km
ParsodaEast6.12 km
BhingiNorth6.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sawandgaon

Sawandgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parsoda, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaijapur to Sawandgaon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Sawandgaon 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 Sawandgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sawandgaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sawandgaon 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)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sawandgaon

Where is Sawandgaon located?

Sawandgaon village is located in Vaijapur Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sawandgaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Sawandgaon is Savandgaon.

What is the pincode of Sawandgaon?

The pincode of Sawandgaon is 423703.

What is the population of Sawandgaon?

Sawandgaon has a total population of 3,885, including 2,015 males and 1,870 females.

How many households are there in Sawandgaon?

There are 751 households in Sawandgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Sawandgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sawandgaon is 64.04%. Male literacy is 71.81% and female literacy is 55.67%.