Diwan - Mohanpur, Gaya

Diwan is a village situated in the Mohanpur subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohanpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Dema serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diwan is 257057. The village covers a total geographical area of 794 hectares and falls under the 824232 pincode. Bodhgaya is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Diwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Diwan

As per Census 2011, Diwan village has a total population of 6,272 people, consisting of 3,277 males and 2,995 females. The village has 870 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,852 literate and 3,420 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,257 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Diwan

Diwan 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 Diwan

Diwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tankuppa, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodhgaya to Diwan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Diwan is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Diwan

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

Health Facilities in Diwan

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

FAQs about Diwan