Indian Village Directory

Sawat Village

Sawat is an inhabited village in Chhorahi Block of Begusarai district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 237464, the Census 2011 record lists 7,808 people in 1,554 households and the reported area is 425 hectares. The local references include Sawat Gram Panchayat, Chhorahi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rosera at about 11 km.

In short:

Sawat is a village in Chhorahi Block, Begusarai district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 237464 and 7,808 people in 1,554 households.

Village Code237464
Population7,808
Households1,554
Area425 hectares
Nearest TownRosera

Detailed village profile

Sawat at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 7,808 people, 425 hectares of reported area and Rosera as the nearest town reference for Sawat, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Begusarai
Block Chhorahi
CD Block Chhorahi
Gram Panchayat sawat
  • Sawat falls under Chhorahi Block in Begusarai district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 237464.
  • The record lists 7,808 people living in 1,554 households.
  • The reported village area is 425 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rosera.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Sawat
Census Village Code
237464
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Begusarai
District Census Code
222
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chhorahi
Sub-district Census Code
01305
CD Block
Chhorahi
Gram Panchayat
Sawat
Households
1,554
Population
7,808
Male Population
4,027
Female Population
3,781
Sex Ratio
938.91
Area
425 hectares
Area
4.25 sq km
Nearest Town
Rosera
Nearest Town Distance
11 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,837.18 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.02 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 19.6% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 75% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sawat in the official administrative record. Census village code 237464, Sawat Gram Panchayat and Chhorahi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
222
Sub-district Census Code
01305
Village Census Code
237464
CD Block Code
0293
Gram Panchayat Code
1839
CD Block Name
Chhorahi
Gram Panchayat Name
Sawat

Location and Distance

Rosera is the nearest town listed for Sawat, about 11 km away. Begusarai is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chhorahi
District Headquarter
Begusarai
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rosera
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
11 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Rosera
Distance within State/UT
11 km
Nearest Town
Rosera
Distance from Nearest Town
11 km
Total Geographical Area
425 hectares
Area
4.25 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 7,808 people in 1,554 households, with 4,027 male residents and 3,781 female residents. The average household size is 5.02, and SC share is 19.6% and ST share is 0% for Sawat. Population density works out to about 1,837.18 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,554
Total Population
7,808
Male Population
4,027
Female Population
3,781
Sex Ratio
938.91
Average Household Size
5.02
SC Population
1,530
SC Male Population
794
SC Female Population
736
SC Population Share
19.6
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sawat list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sawat. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
1
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sawat include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
200 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Sawat.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sawat include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sawat show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 400 hectares and irrigated land is 300 hectares (75% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
25.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
400.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
100 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
300.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
100 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sawat village located?

Sawat is in Chhorahi Block of Begusarai district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sawat village in?

Sawat village is in Begusarai district.

Which state is Sawat village in?

Sawat village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sawat under?

Sawat comes under Chhorahi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sawat?

The Census village code of Sawat is 237464.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sawat under?

Sawat is listed under sawat Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chhorahi.

What is the population of Sawat village?

The village record lists 7,808 people and 1,554 households for Sawat.

How many households are in Sawat village?

The village record lists 1,554 households for Sawat.

What is the male and female population of Sawat?

The record lists 4,027 male residents and 3,781 female residents for Sawat.

What is the sex ratio of Sawat village?

The sex ratio of Sawat is 938.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sawat village?

The reported geographical area of Sawat is 425 hectares.

What is the population density of Sawat village?

The approximate population density of Sawat is 1,837.18 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sawat?

The nearest town listed for Sawat is Rosera, about 11 km away.

How far is Sawat from the district headquarters?

Sawat is about 50 km from Begusarai, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sawat from the sub-district headquarters?

Sawat is about 0 km from Chhorahi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sawat?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sawat.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sawat?

For Sawat, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 400 hectares and irrigated land is 300 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sawat.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.