Sawayajpur


Sawayajpur is a small town in Hardoi district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Sawaijpur, also known as Sawayajpur, is a small town and tehsil headquarters in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district. It serves as an assembly constituency and reflects the rural agrarian life typical of central Uttar Pradesh.
  1. # Location and Geography
Sawaijpur lies in Hardoi district, approximately 27°05′N 80°31′E, within the fertile Gangetic plains. The area features flat farmland suited for crops like wheat, rice, and sugarcane, with nearby towns including Hardoi and Sandila.
The local post office, PIN 241123, covers 21.22 sq km and supports a population of around 8,221 people.
  1. # Demographics
The 2011 census data for related villages like Sawaijpur in nearby areas show populations around 3,700-8,200, with literacy rates of 67% overall and lower female literacy near 28%. Hindi is the primary language, and farming dominates the socio-economic profile.
Sawayajpur tehsil has a mix of intermediate-educated farmers, highlighting modest rural development.
  1. # History and Administration
Hardoi district, including Sawaijpur, saw early Islamic influence from expeditions like those of Sayid Salar Masud in 1032 AD and later rulers such as Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1193 AD. The region passed through Jaunpur kings, Lodis, Mughals like Babur and Humayun, and Sher Shah before stable Awadh Nawabi control.
Today, it falls under official district administration, with sites like the local tehsil office handling revenue and development.
  1. # Modern Significance
Sawaijpur remains politically active as an assembly seat and focuses on agriculture, with studies noting farmer profiles across tehsils like Bilgram and Sandila. Infrastructure includes branch post offices tied to Hardoi HPO, aiding daily services.

Geography

Sawayajpur is located at. It has an average elevation of 142 metres. It is around 50 km away from hardoi, 150 km away from lucknow the capital of Uttar Pradesh and is an important tehsil of the district Hardoi.

Demographics

India census, Sawayajpur had a population of 23,543.