Hathiawan - Khizirsarai, Gaya

Hathiawan is a village situated in the Khizirsarai subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khizirsarai and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Hathiyawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hathiawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hathiawan is 254970. The village covers a total geographical area of 356 hectares and falls under the 824233 pincode. Gaya is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Hathiawan

According to the 2011 Census, Hathiawan village had a total population of 3,860 people, including 1,965 males and 1,895 females, living in 598 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.20%, with male literacy at 77.02% and female literacy at 51.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,196.

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

Nearby Villages of Hathiawan

Hathiawan 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Hathiawan

Hathiawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Natesar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaya to Hathiawan is about 40 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 Hathiawan

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

Health Facilities in Hathiawan

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

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