Thawai - Madanpur, Aurangabad

Thawai is a village situated in the Madanpur subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Beri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thawai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thawai is 254497. The village covers a total geographical area of 131 hectares and falls under the 824208 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Thawai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Thawai

According to the 2011 Census, Thawai village had a total population of 1,138 people, including 593 males and 545 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.50%, with male literacy at 67.98% and female literacy at 45.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 779.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,138593545
Child Population (0–6 yrs)225109116
Scheduled Castes (SC)779404375
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population525329196
Illiterate Population613264349

Nearby Villages of Thawai

Thawai is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RunianEast0.98 km
JamugainNorth-East1.39 km
PateyaSouth1.42 km
GhorhatSouth1.60 km
SailwaWest1.67 km
BeriEast1.82 km
BanianSouth-West1.92 km
MahuawanNorth2.47 km
ParrawanWest2.70 km
Gaura SonbarsaNorth-West2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thawai

Thawai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Thawai is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thawai

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Thawai village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Thawai

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thawai village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Thawai

Where is Thawai located?

Thawai village is located in Madanpur Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Thawai?

The Gram Panchayat of Thawai is Beri.

What is the pincode of Thawai?

The pincode of Thawai is 824208.

What is the population of Thawai?

Thawai had a total population of 1,138, including 593 males and 545 females.

How many households are there in Thawai?

Thawai had 174 households.

What is the literacy rate in Thawai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thawai was 57.50%. Male literacy was 67.98% and female literacy was 45.69%.