Shiwar - Chauth Ka Barwara, Sawai Madhopur

Shiwar is a village situated in the Chauth Ka Barwara tehsil of Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chauth Ka Barwara and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sawai Madhopur. Shiwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiwar is 077535. The village covers a total geographical area of 2981.27 hectares and falls under the 322704 pincode. Sawai Madhopur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Shiwar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khandar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shiwar

As per Census 2011, Shiwar village has a total population of 7,798 people, consisting of 4,028 males and 3,770 females. The village has 1,478 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,234 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,551 literate and 3,247 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,270 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 135 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,7984,0283,770
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,234665569
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,270657613
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1357164
Literate Population4,5512,8621,689
Illiterate Population3,2471,1662,081

Nearby Villages of Shiwar

Shiwar 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)
Murli ManoharpuraEast3.11 km
SitarampuraSouth-West3.81 km
PeeplyaNorth4.74 km
SarsopSouth-East4.92 km
IsardaSouth5.09 km
SirasNorth5.79 km
MandawarSouth-West6.13 km
MahapuraNorth-East6.15 km
NatwaraWest6.80 km
Bandh GopalpuraNorth-East6.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shiwar

Shiwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Isarda, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawai Madhopur to Shiwar is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiwar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Shiwar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Shiwar

Where is Shiwar located?

Shiwar village is located in Chauth Ka Barwara Tehsil, Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shiwar?

Shiwar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shiwar?

The pincode of Shiwar is 322704.

What is the population of Shiwar?

Shiwar has a total population of 7,798, including 4,028 males and 3,770 females.

How many households are there in Shiwar?

There are 1,478 households in Shiwar.

What is the literacy rate in Shiwar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shiwar is 58.36%. Male literacy is 71.05% and female literacy is 44.80%.