Sawad - Poladpur, Raigad

Sawad is a village situated in the Poladpur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Poladpur and around 129 km from Alibag. Sawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawad is 555146. The village covers a total geographical area of 323.44 hectares and falls under the 402301 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sawad

As per Census 2011, Sawad village has a total population of 705 people, consisting of 356 males and 349 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 490 literate and 215 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sawad

Sawad 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 Sawad

Sawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanjadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Sawad is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Sawad is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawad

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

Health Facilities in Sawad

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

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