Indian Village Directory

Sawad Village

Sawad is an inhabited village in Poladpur Taluka of Raigarh district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 555146, the Census 2011 record lists 705 people in 177 households and the reported area is 323.44 hectares. The local references include Poladpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mahad at about 12 km.

Open full page

Quick answer: Sawad is a village in Poladpur Taluka, Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 555146 and 705 people in 177 households.
Village Code555146
Population705
Households177
Area323.44 hectares
Nearest TownMahad

Key Village Facts

Village
Sawad
Census Village Code
555146
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Raigarh
District Census Code
520
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Poladpur
Sub-district Census Code
04186
CD Block
Poladpur
Households
177
Population
705
Male Population
356
Female Population
349
Sex Ratio
980.34
Area
323.44 hectares
Area
3.23 sq km
Nearest Town
Mahad
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sawad at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 705 people, 323.44 hectares of reported area and Mahad as the nearest town reference for Sawad, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictRaigarh
TalukaPoladpur
CD BlockPoladpur
  • Sawad falls under Poladpur Taluka in Raigarh district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 555146.
  • The record lists 705 people living in 177 households.
  • The reported village area is 323.44 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Mahad.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

Before You Use This Data

Vill keeps source limitations visible so the page is useful without overstating certainty.

  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.

Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density217.97 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.98 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.06%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share6.1%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 Sawad in the official administrative record. Census village code 555146 and Poladpur CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
520
Sub-district Census Code
04186
Village Census Code
555146
CD Block Code
0237
CD Block Name
Poladpur

Location and Distance

Mahad is the nearest town listed for Sawad, about 12 km away. Alibag is listed as the district headquarters at about 129 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Poladpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Alibag
Distance from District Headquarter
129 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Mahad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town
Mahad
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
323.44 hectares
Area
3.23 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 705 people in 177 households, with 356 male residents and 349 female residents. The average household size is 3.98, and SC share is 11.06% and ST share is 6.1% for Sawad. Population density works out to about 217.97 people per sq km.

Total Households
177
Total Population
705
Male Population
356
Female Population
349
Sex Ratio
980.34
Average Household Size
3.98
SC Population
78
SC Male Population
38
SC Female Population
40
SC Population Share
11.06
ST Population
43
ST Male Population
22
ST Female Population
21
ST Population Share
6.1
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
13 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sawad include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sawad include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sawad is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 15 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sawad show that net sown area is 133 hectares and irrigated land is 133 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
57.97 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.47
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
70 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
25 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
133.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
133.0

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

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Open the full page for map preview controls, or use the map links below for a general location check.

Open in OpenStreetMapSearch on Google MapsSearch on OpenStreetMap

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sawad village located?

Sawad is in Poladpur Taluka of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Sawad village in?

Sawad village is in Raigarh district.

Which state is Sawad village in?

Sawad village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Sawad under?

Sawad comes under Poladpur Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sawad?

The Census village code of Sawad is 555146.

What is the population of Sawad village?

The village record lists 705 people and 177 households for Sawad.

How many households are in Sawad village?

The village record lists 177 households for Sawad.

What is the male and female population of Sawad?

The record lists 356 male residents and 349 female residents for Sawad.

What is the sex ratio of Sawad village?

The sex ratio of Sawad is 980.34 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sawad village?

The reported geographical area of Sawad is 323.44 hectares.

What is the population density of Sawad village?

The approximate population density of Sawad is 217.97 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sawad?

The nearest town listed for Sawad is Mahad, about 12 km away.

How far is Sawad from the district headquarters?

Sawad is about 129 km from Alibag, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sawad from the sub-district headquarters?

Sawad is about 12 km from Poladpur, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sawad?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Sawad.

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

For Sawad, net sown area is 133 hectares and irrigated land is 133 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Sawad.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sawad.

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.