Sawra - Rasra, Ballia

Sawra is a village situated in the Rasra tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rasra and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Sawra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawra is 198547. The village covers a total geographical area of 575.57 hectares and falls under the 221701 pincode. Rasra is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sawra

As per Census 2011, Sawra village has a total population of 5,535 people, consisting of 2,940 males and 2,595 females. The village has 781 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 815 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,242 literate and 2,293 illiterate residents. Additionally, 914 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sawra

Sawra 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 Sawra

Sawra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sanwara, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rasra to Sawra is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Sawra is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawra

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

Health Facilities in Sawra

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

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