Sawana - Maharajganj, Mahrajganj

Sawana is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 7 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Savana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sawana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawana is 184399. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.33 hectares and falls under the 273303 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Sawana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maharajganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sawana

According to the 2011 Census, Sawana village had a total population of 1,746 people, including 890 males and 856 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.96%, with male literacy at 73.11% and female literacy at 46.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 627.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sawana

Sawana 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 Sawana

Sawana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghughuli, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Sawana is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Sawana is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawana

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

Health Facilities in Sawana

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

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