Waira

Waira is a village located in Islampur subdivision of Nalanda district in Bihar, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Islampur (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Biharsharif. As per 2009 stats, Kochara is the gram panchayat of Waira village.

Waira has its own place in the vibrant Nalanda region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Waira

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Waira is 244984. The village spans a total geographical area of 387 hectares. Islampur is nearest town to Waira village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

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Population of Waira

Below is a concise population overview of Waira as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,529 1,313 1,216
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 541 280 261
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,134 601 533
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 N/A 1
Literate Population 1,315 819 496
Illiterate Population 1,214 494 720

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Waira village:

  • The total population of Waira village is around 2,529, including approximately 1,313 males and 1,216 females, with a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 541 children aged 0–6 years in Waira village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Waira village has 1,134 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Waira village is about 52.00%, with male literacy at 62.38% and female literacy at 40.79%.
  • There are around 381 households in Waira village.

Connectivity of Waira

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Waira. As per the 2011 stats, Waira had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Waira

Knowing the nearby villages of Waira helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Waira.

Mousuma Ramnagar Mahmuda Madhukar Chak Jethauna Kochra Kewali Saifabad Sharifa Murgawan Khaira Kosnara

Frequently Asked Questions about Waira

Where is Waira located?
Waira village is situated in Islampur Subdivision, within the Nalanda district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Waira?
The Gram Panchayat of Waira is Kochara (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Waira as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Waira is 2,529, with 1,313 males and 1,216 females.
How many households are there in Waira as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Waira village has a total of 381 households.
What is the literacy rate in Waira as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Waira is 52.00%. The male literacy rate is 62.38%, while the female literacy rate is 40.79%.