Sawandhe - Bhiwandi, Thane

Sawandhe is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Sawande serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sawandhe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawandhe is 552638. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.55 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Sawandhe

As per Census 2011, Sawandhe village has a total population of 2,807 people, consisting of 1,951 males and 856 females. The village has 700 households and a sex ratio of 438 females per 1,000 males. There are 351 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,931 literate and 876 illiterate residents. Additionally, 252 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 402 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8071,951856
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351192159
Scheduled Castes (SC)25216587
Scheduled Tribes (ST)402283119
Literate Population1,9311,456475
Illiterate Population876495381

Nearby Villages of Sawandhe

Sawandhe 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)
GorsaiNorth1.16 km
BhinarNorth-East1.58 km
NimbavaliNorth-East2.37 km
BorpadaNorth-West2.44 km
Kawad KhurdNorth2.84 km
KashivaliNorth-East2.97 km
VaghivaliNorth-West3.11 km
YewaiEast3.14 km
SontakkaNorth3.48 km
DhamangaonNorth-East3.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sawandhe

Sawandhe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhiwandi Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Sawandhe is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Sawandhe is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawandhe

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sawandhe

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sawandhe

Where is Sawandhe located?

Sawandhe village is located in Bhiwandi Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sawandhe?

The Gram Panchayat of Sawandhe is Sawande.

What is the pincode of Sawandhe?

The pincode of Sawandhe is 421302.

What is the population of Sawandhe?

Sawandhe has a total population of 2,807, including 1,951 males and 856 females.

How many households are there in Sawandhe?

There are 700 households in Sawandhe.

What is the literacy rate in Sawandhe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sawandhe is 68.79%. Male literacy is 74.63% and female literacy is 55.49%.