Palwa

Palwa is a village 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.

Palwa has its own place in the vibrant Bhagalpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Palwa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palwa is 240268. The village spans a total geographical area of 113 hectares. Colgong is nearest town to Palwa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

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Population of Palwa

Below is a concise population overview of Palwa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,931 1,011 920
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 292 150 142
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 495 322 173
Illiterate Population 1,436 689 747

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Palwa village:

  • The total population of Palwa village is around 1,931, including approximately 1,011 males and 920 females, with a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 292 children aged 0–6 years in Palwa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • The literacy rate of Palwa village is about 25.63%, with male literacy at 31.85% and female literacy at 18.80%.
  • There are around 379 households in Palwa village.

Connectivity of Palwa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palwa. As per the 2011 stats, Palwa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

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

Knowing the nearby villages of Palwa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Palwa.

Tanakmas Birojpur Bakhra Ramasi Milki Amdiha Baijachak Sonahula Mohiuddinpur Mahiawan Rasulpur

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%.