Sawara - Kalsi, Dehradun

Sawara is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Jakhnoj Bhisto serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sawara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawara is 044957. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.95 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Sawara

According to the 2011 Census, Sawara village had a total population of 84 people, including 37 males and 47 females, living in 15 households. The sex ratio was 1,270 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.95%, with male literacy at 87.88% and female literacy at 53.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Sawara

Sawara 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 Sawara

Sawara 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 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Sawara is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Sawara is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawara

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

Health Facilities in Sawara

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

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