Asthawan
Asthawan is a Town and Subdivision in Nalanda District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Asthawan Block (CD) is 01385. The total area of Asthawan Subdivision is 134 km². Asthawan has a sex ratio of approximately 939 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Asthawan Subdivision
Asthawan Subdivision has a total of 59 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Asthawan Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amanwan | Amanwan | Biharsharif (21 km) |
| 2 | Amba Bigha | Gilani | Biharsharif (25 km) |
| 3 | Andi | Andi | Biharsharif (18 km) |
| 4 | Asthawan | Asthawan | Biharsharif (12 km) |
| 5 | Bahadurpur | Sare | Biharsharif (23 km) |
| 6 | Barepur | Kaila | Biharsharif (18 km) |
| 7 | Bedauli | Murgia Chak | Biharsharif (31 km) |
| 8 | Benar | Amanwan | Biharsharif (16 km) |
| 9 | Bhairo Bigha | Sare | Biharsharif (22 km) |
| 10 | Bhikhani Bigha | Onda | Biharsharif (16 km) |
| 11 | Chakdhi | Dumranwan | Biharsharif (32 km) |
| 12 | Chistipur | Malti | Biharsharif (12 km) |
| 13 | Desna | Andi | Biharsharif (16 km) |
| 14 | Dhobi Bigha | Jana | Biharsharif (15 km) |
| 15 | Dumranwan | Dumranwan | Biharsharif (15 km) |
| 16 | Fatehpur | Kaila | Biharsharif (18 km) |
| 17 | Firozpur | Noanwan | Biharsharif (31 km) |
| 18 | Gilani | Gilani | Biharsharif (25 km) |
| 19 | Gobindpur | Nerut | Biharsharif (25 km) |
| 20 | Gong Chak | Nerut | Biharsharif (25 km) |
| 21 | Harganwan | Gilani | Biharsharif (30 km) |
| 22 | Jagarnathpur | Jana | Biharsharif (12 km) |
| 23 | Jana | Jana | Biharsharif (10 km) |
| 24 | Jangipur | Sare | Biharsharif (22 km) |
| 25 | Jethiar | Dumranwan | Biharsharif (15 km) |
| 26 | Jiar | Jiar | Biharsharif (20 km) |
| 27 | Kaila | Kaila | Biharsharif (17 km) |
| 28 | Kathari | Kathari | Biharsharif (10 km) |
| 29 | Khaje Ahmadpur | Nerut | Biharsharif (24 km) |
| 30 | Khetalpura | Murgia Chak | Biharsharif (24 km) |
| 31 | Khurampur | Konand | Biharsharif (32 km) |
| 32 | Konand | Konand | Biharsharif (32 km) |
| 33 | Kulti | Jiar | Biharsharif (15 km) |
| 34 | Lakhnu Bigha | Uganwan | Biharsharif (32 km) |
| 35 | Madarpur | Oiyav | Biharsharif (25 km) |
| 36 | Mahanandpur | Noanwan | Biharsharif (31 km) |
| 37 | Malanwan | Jana | Biharsharif (12 km) |
| 38 | Malti | Malti | Biharsharif (8 km) |
| 39 | Manpur Amanwan | Amanwan | Biharsharif (19 km) |
| 40 | Mohammadpur Nakatpura | Mahammadpur | Biharsharif (8 km) |
| 41 | Murgia Chak | Murgia Chak | Biharsharif (30 km) |
| 42 | Naurozpur | Murgia Chak | Biharsharif (35 km) |
| 43 | Nerut | Nerut | Biharsharif (25 km) |
| 44 | Nezampur | Kathari | Biharsharif (12 km) |
| 45 | Noanwan | Noanwan | Biharsharif (32 km) |
| 46 | Onda | Onda | Biharsharif (16 km) |
| 47 | Pachetan | Andi | Biharsharif (14 km) |
| 48 | Pasaurha | Kathari | Biharsharif (12 km) |
| 49 | Piprapur | Jana | Biharsharif (12 km) |
| 50 | Rajawan | Mahammadpur | Biharsharif (8 km) |
| 51 | Rami Bigha | Dumranwan | Biharsharif (15 km) |
| 52 | Sadarpur | Nerut | Biharsharif (26 km) |
| 53 | Sarbahdinagar Jainpura | Kaila | Biharsharif (18 km) |
| 54 | Sare | Sare | Biharsharif (20 km) |
| 55 | Shahbazpur | Dumranwan | Biharsharif (15 km) |
| 56 | Shakranwan | Oiyav | Biharsharif (32 km) |
| 57 | Sherpur | Mahammadpur | Biharsharif (8 km) |
| 58 | Uganwan | Uganwan | Biharsharif (32 km) |
| 59 | Woiao | Oiyav | Biharsharif (32 km) |
Population of Asthawan Subdivision
The population profile of Asthawan Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Asthawan Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,63,938 | 1,63,938 | N/A |
| Male Population | 84,532 | 84,532 | N/A |
| Female Population | 79,406 | 79,406 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 31,030 | 31,030 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,948 | 15,948 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,082 | 15,082 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 79,363 | 79,363 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 48,565 | 48,565 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 30,798 | 30,798 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 84,575 | 84,575 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 35,967 | 35,967 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 48,608 | 48,608 | N/A |
| Total Households | 27,006 | 27,006 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,63,938 people. Includes nearly 84,532 males and 79,406 females. Rural population is about 1,63,938 people.
- There are around 31,030 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 15,948 boys and 15,082 girls.
- Literate population is about 79,363 people. Non-literate population is around 84,575 people.
- There are nearly 27,006 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Asthawan Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 46,066 | 46,066 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 23,959 | 23,959 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 22,107 | 22,107 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 120 | 120 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 66 | 66 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 54 | 54 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,224 / km² | 1,224 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Asthawan Subdivision is approximately 46,066 people, including 23,959 males and 22,107 females. Around 46,066 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Asthawan Subdivision is about 120 people, including 66 males and 54 females. Around 120 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,224 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,224 people per sq. km.