Sathawan - Varanasi Sadar, Varanasi

Sathawan is a village situated in the Varanasi Sadar tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Varanasi and around 9 km from Varanasi. Sathawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sathawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sathawan is 209690. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.94 hectares and falls under the 221007 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Sathawan 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 Shivpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sathawan

According to the 2011 Census, Sathawan village had a total population of 3,317 people, including 1,758 males and 1,559 females, living in 553 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.11%, with male literacy at 81.04% and female literacy at 66.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 989, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Sathawan

Sathawan 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 Sathawan

Sathawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarnath, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Sathawan is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Varanasi to Sathawan is about 9 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 Sathawan

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

Health Facilities in Sathawan

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

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