Owa - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Owa is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Dharnai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Owa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Owa is 260477. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Owa

According to the 2011 Census, Owa village had a total population of 1,083 people, including 558 males and 525 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.12%, with male literacy at 86.68% and female literacy at 56.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Owa

Owa 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 Owa

Owa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ner Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Owa is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Owa is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Owa

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

Health Facilities in Owa

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

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