Sowan

Block / Subdivision Dumraon
District Buxar
State Bihar

About Sowan

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sowan village is 248158. Sowan village is located in Dumraon subdivision of Buxar district in Bihar, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Dumraon (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Buxar. As per 2009 stats, Sowan village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 528 hectares. Sowan has a total population of 8,064 peoples, out of which male population is 4,173 while female population is 3,891. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 932 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sowan village is 51.05% out of which 62.43% males and 38.86% females are literate. There are about 1,273 houses in sowan village.

Sowan is nearest town to sowan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Sowan

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 8,064 4,173 3,891
Literate Population 4,117 2,605 1,512
Illiterate Population 3,947 1,568 2,379

Connectivity of Sowan

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

Nearby Villages of Sowan

Frequently Asked Questions about Sowan

Where is Sowan located?

Sowan village is situated in Dumraon Subdivision, within the Buxar district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sowan?

Sowan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sowan is 8,064, with 4,173 males and 3,891 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Sowan village has a total of 1,273 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sowan is 51.05%. The male literacy rate is 62.43%, while the female literacy rate is 38.86%.