Dr. Sanwita Shaiwalini
M.A, B.Ed, UGC NET, Ph.D.
Vidwan ID – 655406
Orcid ID – 0009000708449047
BASIC INFORMATION :
- Name: Dr. Sanwita Shaiwalini
- Gender: Female
- Department: Geography
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Geography at Patna Women’s College, Patna (affiliated with Patna University), teaching both undergraduate (B.A.) and postgraduate (M.A.) students since May 2, 2025.
- Previously held the position of Assistant Professor of Geography at Nirmala College, Ranchi (affiliated with Ranchi University), where I taught B.A. and M.A. students from July 4, 2016, to January 31, 2025.
- Taught Geography to B.A. Part II and Part III students at Doranda College, Ranchi University, Ranchi, from November 2015 to July 2016.
- Worked as a Guest Faculty in the Postgraduate Department of Geography at Ranchi University, Ranchi, from June 2016 to September 2016, delivering lectures to M.A. students.
ACADEMIC PROFILE:
- Successfully qualified UGC-NET Examination
- Awarded a Ph.D. in Geography in January 2014.
- Completed M.A. in Geography from Patna University, Patna, with First Division during the academic session 2005–07.”
- Completed B.A. (Hons.) in Geography from Patna Women’s College, Patna, with First Division during the academic session 2002–2005.”
Additional Qualification
- Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information System (GIS) from Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi during the academic year 2024–2025.
- Completed a two-year Diploma Course in Geographic Information System (GIS) from 2014 to 2016 at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi, during 2014–2016 with First Division.”
Membership
- Life Time Member of AGBJ (Association of Geographers of Bihar & Jharkhand)
- Member of NAGI (National Association of Geographers, India)
Publications:
- Dr. Shaiwalini Sanwita (2024), Perspective on Health Care and Health Care facilities among women in the education sector, Development in Environment Science, ELSEVIER
- Dr. Shaiwalini Sanwita (2019), Scheduled caste working women in Patna, Rajesh Publication, New Delhi -110002.
- Dr. Shaiwalini Sanwita (2018), Work participation of scheduled caste women in Patna: A Geographical Analysis, International Journal of Development Studies.
- Dr. Shaiwalini Sanwita (2017), Water supply and drainage pattern in the city of Ranchi: An analysis with the help of GIS techniques:
3 - Development and Management of Urban Infrastructure in India, PWC.
- Sanwalini Sanwita, Spatial Variation in Population Features in Bihar: A Geographical Analysis, Geographical Perspective, The Association of Geographers, Bihar & Jharkhand, Vol:14, Year:2013, pp: 149-158
- Shaiwalini Sanwita (2012), Impact of Rapid Growth of Population on Increasing Slum Areas around Patna: A Geographical Analysis of Khalilpura Village, Bhoo Chintan, December 2012, pp. 18- 20.
- Shaiwalini Sanwita (2012) & Dr. Sister Rashmi, Impact of Rural Urban Migration on Environmental Condition in the Outer areas of Patna, Uttar Bharat Bhoogol Patrika, Vol:42, Year : Sept-Dec 2012, The Association of North Indian Geographers, Gorakhpur (U.P), pp:165-168
- Singh,S. M., Maiti, P. R. and Shaiwalini. S, (2012). “Statistical Modeling of Climate Parameters”, Asian Journal of Current Engineering and Maths, Vol 1, No.2, pp 29-33
Seminar & Workshops
- Successfully completed a 12-week NPTEL online course on ‘Remote Sensing & GIS for Rural Development’ (January–April 2025), funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.”
- Served as a rapporteur in the technical session on the sub-theme ‘Geopolitics and International Relations’ on September 11, 2021, during the XVI International Geography Online Conference on the focal theme ‘Environment, Population, and Sustainable Development,’ organized by the Deccan Geographical Society of India in collaboration with the Centre for Geographical Studies, Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna, held from September 10–12, 2021.”
- “Participated in the Online National Webinar on ‘Research Methodology and Application of GIS Tools in Geography’ held on 19th–20th June 2020, organized by the Department of Geography, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous), Patna University, in collaboration with Sophia Girls’ College (Autonomous), Ajmer.”
- li>Attended “Five-day Skill Development Program on the Basics of GIS, Remote Sensing (RS), and GPS, sponsored under UGC-CPE, was organized by the Department of Geography in collaboration with BIT Mesra, Ranchi, from 2
- Participated in an online international webinar on ‘Issues and Challenges of COVID-19 with reference to Regional Development Planning Strategies’ held on June 7–8, 2020.”
- Participated in a “Two-day Capacity Building National Workshop on Writing Research Paper on 9th and 10th December 2017 in Nirmala College, Ranchi.
- Acted as Rapporteur in a two-day National Seminar on “Role of Industries in Enhancing the Quality of Higher Education” organized by Nirmala College, Ranchi, in collaboration with Ranchi University, Ranchi on 15th & 16th July 2017 at Ranchi.
- Presented a paper entitled “Potable Water Supply and Drainage in the City of Ranchi: An Analysis with the help of GIS Technique” A UGC sponsored national seminar on Development and Management of Urban Infrastructure in India: Growth, Constraints and Prospects organized by the Department of Geography, Patna Women’s College, Patna University on January 18th -19th, 2016.
- Presented a paper entitled “ Disaster of Flood in Bihar: A Challenging Issue” in the 6th Nagi International Conference organized by Nalanda Open University, Patna, during November 18th – 20th, 2016, at Patna.
- Presented a Paper entitled “ Changing Climatic Conditions in Ranchi (Before & Now): A Micro Climatic Study” at a national seminar on Environmental Degradation – Challenges & remedies organized by the Department of Geography, Nirmala College, Ranchi University on 5th & 6th November 2015.
- Presented a paper entitled “ Disaster of Flood in Bihar : A Challenging Issue” in the UGC sponsored national seminar on Integrating Development, Environment Concerns and Social Change, organized by the Dept of Geography, St. Xavier College, Ranchi, from 23rd & 24th September 2016.
- Attended an International Conference on “Trends and Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (TRACE-2016)” organized by Amity School of Engineering and Technology on August 11th -12th, 2016.
- Attended NAAC-sponsored national workshop on “Enhancing Quality in Higher Educational Institutions” organized by IQAC, Nirmala College, Ranchi University, Ranchi from 30th April to 1st May 2016.
- Presented a Paper entitled “Impact on Agricultural Location and Efficiency in Ranchi and Its Adjacent Areas” in the XV Annual Conference and National Seminar conducted by The Association of Geographers, Bihar and Jharkhand, and organized by Department of Geography, Nirmala College, Ranchi on 1st & 2nd December 2013.
- Attended UGC sponsored national workshop on “ Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Geographical Studies” organized bythe Department of Geography, Patna Women’s College, Patna University on 26th & 27th September 2013.
- Presented a Paper titled “Spatial variation in population features in Bihar: A Geographical Analysis” in the XIV Annual Conference and National Seminar conducted by The Association of Geographers, Bihar and Jharkhand, and organized by Department of Geography, Jai Prakash University, Chapra on 10th February, 2013.
- Presented a Paper titled “Increasing rural-urban migration in Patna and its impact on environmental degradation” in the 34th Indian Geography Congress organized by the National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI) in Patna, organized by the Department of Geography, Patna University, Patna on November 2-4, 2012.
- Presented a Paper titled “Impact of rural-urban migration on environmental conditions in the outer areas of Patna: A Geographical Analysis” in the ICSSR-sponsored National Seminar on Urbanization and Changing State of Environment and organized by the Dept of Geography, St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi on 24th & 25th September 2012.
- Presented a Paper titled “Impact of rapid growth of population on increasing slum area around Patna: A Geographical analysis of Khalilpura Village, Patna” in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Environmental Degradation:
- Issues and Challenges organized by the Department of Geography, Patna University on 7th & 8th September 2012.
7 VI. Projects Undertaken at College/University - Presented a research paper on “Level of Air Pollution in Patna” during the College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) Scheme of UGC,Worked on the Project during college called “Garbage Disposal in Patna (U.A.).
Achievements & Extra Curricular Activities
- Participated in various cultural festivals during college and won prizes for “Patriotic Song” in the Annual College Day Competitions in the years 2004 and 2002, respectively.
- Participated in a Training Camp of “The All India Boy Scouts Association” during college under the Ministry of Human Resource, India, Awarded first prize in “Group Carol Singing“ in the College Competition in the Yr 2004,
- Cleared Special All India General Knowledge Test conducted by All India Board of General Knowledge, a wing of United School Organisation of India (USO),
- Awarded first prize in “Holi Dance Competition” in the Annual College Day Competitions in the year 2003.
- Selected as a Scout Guide during school years.
