Sawar - Bhanipura, Churu

Sawar is a village situated in the Bhanipura tehsil of Churu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 45 km from Sardarshahar and around 100 km from Churu. Sawar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawar is 070288. The village covers a total geographical area of 3870.57 hectares and falls under the 331411 pincode. Sardarshahar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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 Sardarshahar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Churu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sawar

According to the 2011 Census, Sawar village had a total population of 2,849 people, including 1,498 males and 1,351 females, living in 547 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.38%, with male literacy at 69.62% and female literacy at 45.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 822.

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 Population2,8491,4981,351
Child Population (0–6 yrs)461234227
Scheduled Castes (SC)822424398
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,394880514
Illiterate Population1,455618837

Nearby Villages of Sawar

Sawar 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)
KusumdesarNorth-East3.52 km
SadasarSouth-East4.42 km
DaloosarWest6.16 km
BijarasarSouth-West6.78 km
Ranasar PanwaranNorth-West7.79 km
JaitasarNorth-East7.80 km
BarjangsarSouth-East9.54 km
JaitsisarEast9.81 km
TolasarWest10.18 km
HardesarSouth10.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sawar

Sawar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sardarshahr, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sardarshahar to Sawar is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Churu to Sawar is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sawar

Where is Sawar located?

Sawar village is located in Bhanipura Tehsil, Churu district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sawar?

Sawar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sawar?

The pincode of Sawar is 331411.

What is the population of Sawar?

Sawar had a total population of 2,849, including 1,498 males and 1,351 females.

How many households are there in Sawar?

Sawar had 547 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sawar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sawar was 58.38%. Male literacy was 69.62% and female literacy was 45.73%.