Shivdwar - Ghorawal, Sonbhadra

Shivdwar is a village situated in the Ghorawal tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghorawal and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Siwadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shivdwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivdwar is 213262. The village covers a total geographical area of 1340.74 hectares and falls under the 231210 pincode. Ghorwal is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Shivdwar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shivdwar

As per Census 2011, Shivdwar village has a total population of 2,207 people, consisting of 1,124 males and 1,083 females. The village has 338 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 401 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,125 literate and 1,082 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,041 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 371 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivdwar

Shivdwar 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 Shivdwar

Shivdwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lusa, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghorwal to Shivdwar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Shivdwar is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivdwar

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

Health Facilities in Shivdwar

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

FAQs about Shivdwar