Palwa

Block / Subdivision Sonhaula
District Bhagalpur
State Bihar

About Palwa

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Palwa village is 240268. Palwa village is located in Sonhaula subdivision of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India. It is situated 1km away from sub-district headquarter Sonhaula (tehsildar office) and 34km away from district headquarter Bhagalpur. As per 2009 stats, Sanhaulla is the gram panchayat of Palwa village.

The total geographical area of village is 113 hectares. Palwa has a total population of 1,931 peoples, out of which male population is 1,011 while female population is 920. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 909 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of palwa village is 25.63% out of which 31.85% males and 18.80% females are literate. There are about 379 houses in palwa village.

Colgong is nearest town to palwa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

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Population of Palwa

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,931 1,011 920
Literate Population 495 322 173
Illiterate Population 1,436 689 747

Connectivity of Palwa

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Palwa

Frequently Asked Questions about Palwa

Where is Palwa located?

Palwa village is situated in Sonhaula Subdivision, within the Bhagalpur district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Palwa is Sanhaulla (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Palwa as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palwa is 1,931, with 1,011 males and 920 females.

How many households are there in Palwa as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Palwa village has a total of 379 households.

What is the literacy rate in Palwa as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palwa is 25.63%. The male literacy rate is 31.85%, while the female literacy rate is 18.80%.