Sawai - Kalsi, Dehradun

Sawai is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Sawai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawai is 044805. The village covers a total geographical area of 375.75 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Sawai

According to the 2011 Census, Sawai village had a total population of 335 people, including 174 males and 161 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.78%, with male literacy at 79.49% and female literacy at 53.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 242.

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

Nearby Villages of Sawai

Sawai 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 Sawai

Sawai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Sawai is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Sawai is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawai

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

Health Facilities in Sawai

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

FAQs about Sawai