Kawa - Hilsa, Nalanda

Kawa is a village situated in the Hilsa subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilsa and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Kawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kawa is 244756. The village covers a total geographical area of 500 hectares and falls under the 801302 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kawa

According to the 2011 Census, Kawa village had a total population of 5,445 people, including 2,820 males and 2,625 females, living in 939 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.73%, with male literacy at 80.76% and female literacy at 62.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,136, 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 Kawa

Kawa 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 Kawa

Kawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamta, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Kawa is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Kawa is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kawa

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

Health Facilities in Kawa

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

FAQs about Kawa