Sawrai - Sewarai, Ghazipur

Sawrai is a village situated in the Sewarai tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Zamania and around 30 km from Ghazipur. Sawrai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawrai is 206768. The village covers a total geographical area of 878.02 hectares and falls under the 232333 pincode.

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

Population of Sawrai

As per Census 2011, Sawrai village has a total population of 12,550 people, consisting of 6,482 males and 6,068 females. The village has 1,894 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,897 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,216 literate and 4,334 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,520 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population12,5506,4826,068
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,897991906
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,520797723
Scheduled Tribes (ST)472522
Literate Population8,2164,8213,395
Illiterate Population4,3341,6612,673

Nearby Villages of Sawrai

Sawrai 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)
DeokaliNorth-East1.60 km
Rampur KatuiaSouth-East1.75 km
GhoswalNorth1.97 km
Misraulia T. GahmarSouth-East2.22 km
PiprauliNorth2.36 km
BhadauraNorth-West2.44 km
JagwalNorth-East2.45 km
GorsaraSouth2.58 km
BakainiaNorth-East2.84 km
Rampur KanwaEast3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sawrai

Public transport in the Sawrai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadaura, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ghazipur to Sawrai is about 30 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 Sawrai

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

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

Health Facilities in Sawrai

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sawrai 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 Sawrai

Where is Sawrai located?

Sawrai village is located in Sewarai Tehsil, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sawrai?

Sawrai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sawrai?

The pincode of Sawrai is 232333.

What is the population of Sawrai?

Sawrai has a total population of 12,550, including 6,482 males and 6,068 females.

How many households are there in Sawrai?

There are 1,894 households in Sawrai.

What is the literacy rate in Sawrai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sawrai is 65.47%. Male literacy is 74.38% and female literacy is 55.95%.