Sharawa - Pindra, Varanasi

Sharawa is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Sarava serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sharawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sharawa is 208539. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.46 hectares and falls under the 221003 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town.

Sharawa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pindra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sharawa

According to the 2011 Census, Sharawa village had a total population of 3,138 people, including 1,530 males and 1,608 females, living in 445 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.84%, with male literacy at 81.74% and female literacy at 54.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 925, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Sharawa

Sharawa 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 Sharawa

Sharawa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kapseti, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Varanasi to Sharawa is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sharawa

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

Health Facilities in Sharawa

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

FAQs about Sharawa