Raundawa - Mohanpur, Gaya

Raundawa is a village situated in the Mohanpur subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohanpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Bagula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raundawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raundawa is 257185. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 824232 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Raundawa

As per Census 2011, Raundawa village has a total population of 1,608 people, consisting of 800 males and 808 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 309 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 889 literate and 719 illiterate residents. Additionally, 530 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,608800808
Child Population (0–6 yrs)309155154
Scheduled Castes (SC)530258272
Literate Population889520369
Illiterate Population719280439

Nearby Villages of Raundawa

Raundawa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NarharSouth0.76 km
NatahaSouth1.18 km
TilaiyaEast1.21 km
DharharaWest1.34 km
Jadua ChakNorth-West1.37 km
DuhobarSouth-East1.61 km
ArariNorth-East1.63 km
BagulaSouth-West1.68 km
Kendua AraziSouth1.69 km
Akhai KhapNorth-West1.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Raundawa

Raundawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bansinala Halt, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Raundawa is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Raundawa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raundawa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Raundawa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Raundawa

Where is Raundawa located?

Raundawa village is located in Mohanpur Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Raundawa?

The Gram Panchayat of Raundawa is Bagula.

What is the pincode of Raundawa?

The pincode of Raundawa is 824232.

What is the population of Raundawa?

Raundawa has a total population of 1,608, including 800 males and 808 females.

How many households are there in Raundawa?

There are 252 households in Raundawa.

What is the literacy rate in Raundawa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raundawa is 55.29%. Male literacy is 65.00% and female literacy is 45.67%.