Sarwat - Ghorawal, Sonbhadra

Sarwat is a village situated in the Ghorawal tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghorawal and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Sarwat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarwat is 213141. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.24 hectares and falls under the 231215 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Sarwat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Sarwat

According to the 2011 Census, Sarwat village had a total population of 719 people, including 364 males and 355 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.16%, with male literacy at 82.95% and female literacy at 58.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129.

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 Population719364355
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1335974
Scheduled Castes (SC)1296762
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population417253164
Illiterate Population302111191

Nearby Villages of Sarwat

Sarwat 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)
Belkuri MurpharkatSouth0.99 km
NaudihaNorth-East1.09 km
MaidWest1.10 km
ChakauliNorth-West1.41 km
RudauliNorth1.56 km
ChausaraSouth-West1.68 km
BharuhanEast1.72 km
BhgawasSouth1.85 km
GotauliSouth-East1.94 km
MureladihWest2.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarwat

Public transport in the Sarwat is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khairahi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Sarwat is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Sarwat is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarwat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sarwat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sarwat

Where is Sarwat located?

Sarwat village is located in Ghorawal Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sarwat?

Sarwat is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sarwat?

The pincode of Sarwat is 231215.

What is the population of Sarwat?

Sarwat had a total population of 719, including 364 males and 355 females.

How many households are there in Sarwat?

Sarwat had 129 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sarwat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarwat was 71.16%. Male literacy was 82.95% and female literacy was 58.36%.