Sawaia (सवैया) — Dharhara, Munger, Bihar

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LGD code: 242779
Pincode: 811212
Population: 678
Households: 153
Literacy rate: 31.9%
Sex ratio: 827 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 188

Census 2011 · in context

How Sawaia compares

By population, Sawaia ranks #44 of 186 villages in Dharhara mandal.

Literacy rate

31.9%

−21.7% vs mandal average

Sawaia: 31.9%
Dharhara mandal: 53.6%
Munger district: 58.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

827

−42 vs mandal average

Sawaia: 827
Dharhara mandal: 869

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.7 vs mandal average

Sawaia: 4.4
Dharhara mandal: 5.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Sawaia

LGD code: 242779
Pincode: 811212
Population (Census 2011): 678
Population (projected 2026): 799
Households: 153
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 827
Literacy rate: 31.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Ujiarpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sarairanjan
Member of Parliament: Nityanand Rai
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vijay Kumar Choudhary
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KARMI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Dharhara

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Munger district level

Then & Now

Sawaia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

678

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

799

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

153

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

180

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 678Census 2011
Households: 153Census 2011
Literacy rate: 31.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 827 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7992026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 180

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Munger district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Munger district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Munger district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Sawaia?

The pincode of Sawaia, Dharhara mandal, Munger district, Bihar is 811212.

In which district is Sawaia located?

Sawaia is a village in Dharhara mandal of Munger district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Sawaia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sawaia village has a population of 678 across 153 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sawaia?

The current sarpanch of Sawaia gram panchayat is KARMI DEVI .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sawaia in?

Sawaia falls under the Ujiarpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #22) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sawaia in?

Sawaia falls under the Sarairanjan assembly constituency (AC #136) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Sawaia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sawaia village is 31.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Sawaia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sawaia village is 827 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sawaia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sawaia, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Sawaia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sawaia village is 242779.

How big is Sawaia compared to other villages in Dharhara mandal?

Sawaia ranks 44 of 186 villages in Dharhara mandal by Census 2011 population (678 residents).

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What is the pincode of Sawaia?

In which district is Sawaia located?

What is the population of Sawaia as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Sawaia?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sawaia in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sawaia in?

What is the literacy rate in Sawaia?

What is the sex ratio in Sawaia?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sawaia?

What is the LGD code of Sawaia?

How big is Sawaia compared to other villages in Dharhara mandal?

Sawaia on the mapसवैया

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Sawaia

What is the pincode of Sawaia?

In which district is Sawaia located?

What is the population of Sawaia as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Sawaia?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sawaia in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sawaia in?

What is the literacy rate in Sawaia?

What is the sex ratio in Sawaia?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sawaia?

What is the LGD code of Sawaia?

How big is Sawaia compared to other villages in Dharhara mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Sawaia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Sawaia

Open jobs in Sawaia