Sawarsai - Pen, Raigad

Sawarsai is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Pen and around 29 km from Alibag. Sawarsai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawarsai is 553918. The village covers a total geographical area of 418 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Sawarsai

As per Census 2011, Sawarsai village has a total population of 1,669 people, consisting of 872 males and 797 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,093 literate and 576 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,374 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sawarsai

Sawarsai 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 Sawarsai

Sawarsai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Sawarsai is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Sawarsai is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawarsai

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

Health Facilities in Sawarsai

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

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