Sawangi (Meghe) Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Wardha, Maharashtra - Census 2011
Sawangi (Meghe) is a Census Town city situated in Wardha taluka of Wardha district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 3,042 families residing in the Sawangi (Meghe) city. The total population of Sawangi (Meghe) is 14,394 out of which 6,954 are males and 7,440 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Sawangi (Meghe) is 1,070.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Sawangi (Meghe) city is 1282 which is 9% of the total population. There are 658 male children and 624 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Sawangi (Meghe) is 948 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,070).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sawangi (Meghe) is 92.5%. Thus Sawangi (Meghe) has a higher literacy rate compared to 87% of Wardha district. The male literacy rate is 95.3% and the female literacy rate is 89.98% in Sawangi (Meghe).
Sawangi (Meghe) Census Town has total administration over 3,042 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Sawangi (Meghe) Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Sawangi (Meghe) Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,282 | 658 | 624 |
| Literacy | 92.5% | 86.3% | 82.4% |
| Scheduled Caste | 5,721 | 2,862 | 2,859 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 620 | 312 | 308 |
| Illiterate | 2,261 | 954 | 1,307 |
Caste-wise Population - Sawangi (Meghe)
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 39.7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 4.3% of total population in Sawangi (Meghe).
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 5,721 | 2,862 | 2,859 |
| Schedule Tribe | 620 | 312 | 308 |
Religion-wise Population - Sawangi (Meghe)
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Sawangi (Meghe) is 6,527 which is 45.35% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Sawangi (Meghe) is 287 which is 1.99% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Sawangi (Meghe) as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 6,527 | (45.35%) | 3,074 | 3,453 |
| Muslim | 287 | (1.99%) | 140 | 147 |
| Christian | 520 | (3.61%) | 227 | 293 |
| Sikh | 187 | (1.3%) | 91 | 96 |
| Buddhist | 6,813 | (47.33%) | 3,393 | 3,420 |
| Jain | 57 | (0.4%) | 26 | 31 |
| Other Religion | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 2 | (0.01%) | 2 | 0 |
Literacy Rate - Sawangi (Meghe)
The total literacy rate of Sawangi (Meghe) was 92.53% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 82.34% of Maharashtra. Population-wise, out of total 12,133 literates, males were 6,000 while females were 6,133. Also the male literacy rate was 95.3% and the female literacy rate was 89.98% in Sawangi (Meghe).
| Sawangi (Meghe) | Maharashtra | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 89.98% | 75.87% |
| Male | 95.3% | 88.38% |
| Total | 92.53% | 82.34% |
Sex Ratio - Sawangi (Meghe)
The Sex Ratio of Sawangi (Meghe) is 1,070. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,070 females in Sawangi (Meghe). Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 948 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,070 ) of Sawangi (Meghe).
Child Population - Sawangi (Meghe)
According to Census 2011, there were 1,282 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Sawangi (Meghe). Out of which 658 were male while 624 were female.
Working Population - Sawangi (Meghe)
In Sawangi (Meghe) Census Town out of total population, 4,674 were engaged in work activities. 92% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 8% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 4,674 workers engaged in Main Work, 69 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 458 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 4,302 | 3,155 | 1,147 |
| Cultivators | 69 | 63 | 6 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 458 | 251 | 207 |
| Household Industries | 124 | 76 | 48 |
| Other Workers | 3,651 | 2,765 | 886 |
| Marginal Workers | 372 | 229 | 143 |
| Non Working | 9,720 | 3,570 | 6,150 |
Sawangi (Meghe) Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Sawangi (Meghe) is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 14,394 | 84.3% | 1,070 |
Map of Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra - Wikipedia