Diawan - Karai Parsurai, Nalanda

Diawan is a village situated in the Karai Parsurai subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karai Parsurai and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Diyawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diawan is 244158. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 801304 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Diawan

According to the 2011 Census, Diawan village had a total population of 3,598 people, including 1,900 males and 1,698 females, living in 609 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.72%, with male literacy at 58.49% and female literacy at 37.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 880, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Diawan

Diawan 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 Diawan

Diawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Diyawan Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Diawan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Diawan is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Diawan

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

Health Facilities in Diawan

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

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