Sawhni

Sawhni is a town and municipal council in the Jhajjar district of the Indian state of Haryana. It lies approximately 70 kilometres south of Chandigarh and about 90 kilometres north of Delhi, and is situated on the Dhanni plain. The town covers an area of around 25 square kilometres and has a population of roughly 25,000 residents according to the 2011 Census of India. The official language is Hindi, and the local dialect is a mixture of Haryanvi and Punjabi. The demographic composition includes a mix of various social groups, with agriculture being a major occupation among the inhabitants.

Geographically, Sawhni is located near the Aravali range, with a gently undulating landscape dominated by farmland. The climate is semi-arid, with hot summers, mild winters, and a monsoon season that brings most of the annual rainfall. The town’s economy is primarily agrarian, with major crops such as wheat, rice, cotton, and pulses. Livestock rearing, particularly cattle, is also significant. In recent years, small-scale manufacturing and retail trade have increased, especially in the town’s central market areas.

Transport connections are mainly road based. National Highway 44 passes through the town, linking it to major cities to the north and south. Sawhni is served by a railway station on the line that connects Mathura and Bhiwani, providing passenger and freight services to surrounding regions. Local bus services connect Sawhni with nearby towns such as Jhajjar, Bhiwani, and Rewari. The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, approximately 90 kilometres away.

Education facilities in Sawhni include a number of government and private primary and secondary schools, as well as a government-run junior college that offers arts and science courses. Healthcare services are provided by a primary health centre and several private clinics. Cultural life in Sawhni revolves around traditional festivals such as Holi, Diwali, and local harvest celebrations, with several temples and communal halls serving as focal points for community activities.