Itwan - Mohanpur, Gaya

Itwan is a village situated in the Mohanpur subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohanpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Matihani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Itwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itwan is 257239. The village covers a total geographical area of 64 hectares and falls under the 824232 pincode. Bodhgaya is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Itwan

As per Census 2011, Itwan village has a total population of 2,052 people, consisting of 1,020 males and 1,032 females. The village has 286 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 364 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,133 literate and 919 illiterate residents. Additionally, 463 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Itwan

Itwan 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 Itwan

Itwan 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 120.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodhgaya to Itwan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Itwan 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 Itwan

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

Health Facilities in Itwan

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

FAQs about Itwan