Sawar - Mukerian, Hoshiarpur
Sawar is a village situated in the Mukerian tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukerian and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Swar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sawar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawar is 031112. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 144524 pincode. Mukerian is the nearest town.
Sawar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mukerian Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sawar
According to the 2011 Census, Sawar village had a total population of 1,200 people, including 617 males and 583 females, living in 249 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.64%, with male literacy at 93.61% and female literacy at 85.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,200 | 617 | 583 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 148 | 85 | 63 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 143 | 72 | 71 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 943 | 498 | 445 |
| Illiterate Population | 257 | 119 | 138 |
Nearby Villages of Sawar
Sawar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sawar
Sawar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Sawar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sawar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sawar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Sawar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sawar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Sawar
Where is Sawar located?
Sawar village is located in Mukerian Tehsil, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sawar?
The Gram Panchayat of Sawar is Swar.
What is the pincode of Sawar?
The pincode of Sawar is 144524.
What is the population of Sawar?
Sawar had a total population of 1,200, including 617 males and 583 females.
How many households are there in Sawar?
Sawar had 249 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sawar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sawar was 89.64%. Male literacy was 93.61% and female literacy was 85.58%.