Ganwan - Jehanabad

Ganwan is a village situated in the Jehanabad subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jehanabad and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Gonwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganwan is 260178. The village covers a total geographical area of 435 hectares and falls under the 804417 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ganwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jahanabad Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ganwan

According to the 2011 Census, Ganwan village had a total population of 2,864 people, including 1,463 males and 1,401 females, living in 435 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.13%, with male literacy at 72.82% and female literacy at 52.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 818, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganwan

Ganwan 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 Ganwan

Ganwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mai Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Ganwan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganwan

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

Health Facilities in Ganwan

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

FAQs about Ganwan