Itawa - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Itawa is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Basdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Itawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itawa is 254010. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Itawa

As per Census 2011, Itawa village has a total population of 1,523 people, consisting of 797 males and 726 females. The village has 236 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 299 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 887 literate and 636 illiterate residents. Additionally, 112 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Itawa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,523797726
Child Population (0–6 yrs)299141158
Scheduled Castes (SC)1126448
Literate Population887547340
Illiterate Population636250386

Nearby Villages of Itawa

Itawa 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)
BeniSouth-East1.56 km
SayaNorth-West1.63 km
BariyawanSouth1.69 km
SardihaWest1.73 km
Misir BighaSouth-East2.36 km
Chandpur BhatauliaNorth-East2.37 km
ParariaEast2.39 km
TenduniNorth-East2.53 km
Bairawan LoknathNorth2.55 km
TenuaSouth-West2.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Itawa

Itawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ankorah Akorha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Itawa is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Itawa is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Itawa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Itawa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Itawa

Where is Itawa located?

Itawa village is located in Nabinagar Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Itawa?

The Gram Panchayat of Itawa is Basdiha.

What is the pincode of Itawa?

The pincode of Itawa is 824302.

What is the population of Itawa?

Itawa has a total population of 1,523, including 797 males and 726 females.

How many households are there in Itawa?

There are 236 households in Itawa.

What is the literacy rate in Itawa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Itawa is 58.24%. Male literacy is 68.63% and female literacy is 46.83%.