Korawan - Hilsa, Nalanda

Korawan is a village situated in the Hilsa subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilsa and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Korawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korawan is 244771. The village covers a total geographical area of 428 hectares and falls under the 801302 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Korawan

As per Census 2011, Korawan village has a total population of 4,803 people, consisting of 2,440 males and 2,363 females. The village has 769 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 870 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,352 literate and 2,451 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,179 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Korawan

Korawan 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 Korawan

Korawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junair Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Korawan is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Korawan is about 43 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 Korawan

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

Health Facilities in Korawan

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

FAQs about Korawan