Sawari - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Sawari is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 58 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 198 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Savari serves as the Village Panchayat for Sawari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawari is 564713. The village covers a total geographical area of 897.95 hectares and falls under the 415208 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Sawari

According to the 2011 Census, Sawari village had a total population of 795 people, including 303 males and 492 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 1,624 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.62%, with male literacy at 79.62% and female literacy at 61.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Sawari

Public transport in the Sawari is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Veer, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Sawari is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Sawari is about 198 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.7 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:

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:

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