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Sawath Village

Sawath is an inhabited village in Durgawati Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 249602, the Census 2011 record lists 5,164 people in 775 households and the reported area is 470 hectares. The local references include Sawath Gram Panchayat, Durgawati CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhabua at about 32 km.

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Quick answer: Sawath is a village in Durgawati Block, Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 249602 and 5,164 people in 775 households.
Village Code249602
Population5,164
Households775
Area470 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua

Key Village Facts

Village
Sawath
Census Village Code
249602
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Kaimur (Bhabua)
District Census Code
233
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Durgawati
Sub-district Census Code
01450
CD Block
Durgawati
Gram Panchayat
Sawath
Households
775
Population
5,164
Male Population
2,692
Female Population
2,472
Sex Ratio
918.28
Area
470 hectares
Area
4.7 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Nearest Town Distance
32 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sawath at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,164 people, 470 hectares of reported area and Bhabua as the nearest town reference for Sawath, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
CD BlockDurgawati
Gram PanchayatSawath
  • Sawath falls under Durgawati Block in Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 249602.
  • The record lists 5,164 people living in 775 households.
  • The reported village area is 470 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhabua.
  • 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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Data Sources and Verification

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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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density1,098.72 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.66 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.42%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.08%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sawath in the official administrative record. Census village code 249602, Sawath Gram Panchayat and Durgawati CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
233
Sub-district Census Code
01450
Village Census Code
249602
CD Block Code
0438
Gram Panchayat Code
7301
CD Block Name
Durgawati
Gram Panchayat Name
Sawath

Location and Distance

Bhabua is the nearest town listed for Sawath, about 32 km away. Bhabua is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Durgawati
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
2 km
District Headquarter
Bhabua
Distance from District Headquarter
32 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhabua
Distance within State/UT
32 km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Town
32 km
Total Geographical Area
470 hectares
Area
4.7 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,164 people in 775 households, with 2,692 male residents and 2,472 female residents. The average household size is 6.66, and SC share is 18.42% and ST share is 0.08% for Sawath. Population density works out to about 1,098.72 people per sq km.

Total Households
775
Total Population
5,164
Male Population
2,692
Female Population
2,472
Sex Ratio
918.28
Average Household Size
6.66
SC Population
951
SC Male Population
495
SC Female Population
456
SC Population Share
18.42
ST Population
4
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
0.08
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sawath list 2 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 2 private middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
242.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sawath include black-topped road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sawath is reported as 9 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
23 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sawath show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 429.4 hectares and irrigated land is 429.4 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
36.6
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
429.4
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
429.4
Canals Area In Hectares
186.8 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sawath village located?

Sawath is in Durgawati Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sawath village in?

Sawath village is in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.

Which state is Sawath village in?

Sawath village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sawath under?

Sawath comes under Durgawati Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sawath?

The Census village code of Sawath is 249602.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sawath under?

Sawath is listed under Sawath Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Durgawati.

What is the population of Sawath village?

The village record lists 5,164 people and 775 households for Sawath.

How many households are in Sawath village?

The village record lists 775 households for Sawath.

What is the male and female population of Sawath?

The record lists 2,692 male residents and 2,472 female residents for Sawath.

What is the sex ratio of Sawath village?

The sex ratio of Sawath is 918.28 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sawath village?

The reported geographical area of Sawath is 470 hectares.

What is the population density of Sawath village?

The approximate population density of Sawath is 1,098.72 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sawath?

The nearest town listed for Sawath is Bhabua, about 32 km away.

How far is Sawath from the district headquarters?

Sawath is about 32 km from Bhabua, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sawath from the sub-district headquarters?

Sawath is about 2 km from Durgawati, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sawath?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 2 private middle schools for Sawath.

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

For Sawath, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 429.4 hectares and irrigated land is 429.4 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.