Sawantwadi - Mawal, Pune

Sawantwadi is a village situated in the Mawal tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vadgaon and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Mahagaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Sawantwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawantwadi is 555989. The village covers a total geographical area of 322.5 hectares and falls under the 410506 pincode. Lonavala is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Sawantwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maval Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sawantwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Sawantwadi village had a total population of 887 people, including 460 males and 427 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.48%, with male literacy at 84.21% and female literacy at 57.72%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sawantwadi

Sawantwadi 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Sawantwadi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sawantwadi. The nearest railway station is Malavli, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lonavala to Sawantwadi is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Sawantwadi is about 53 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 Sawantwadi

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

Health Facilities in Sawantwadi

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

FAQs about Sawantwadi