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

As per Census 2011, Diawan village has a total population of 3,598 people, consisting of 1,900 males and 1,698 females. The village has 609 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 663 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,430 literate and 2,168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 880 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,5981,9001,698
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663339324
Scheduled Castes (SC)880467413
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20128
Literate Population1,430913517
Illiterate Population2,1689871,181

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KorariSouth-East1.36 km
Milik HunrariNorth1.38 km
ParsaraiWest1.47 km
HunrariNorth-West1.76 km
SaidpuraEast1.78 km
Chand KuraSouth2.07 km
AriawanNorth-East2.27 km
HathlaNorth-West2.31 km
Kangali BighaEast2.39 km
KaraiWest2.56 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Diawan

Where is Diawan located?

Diawan village is located in Karai Parsurai Subdivision, Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Diawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Diawan is Diyawan.

What is the pincode of Diawan?

The pincode of Diawan is 801304.

What is the population of Diawan?

Diawan has a total population of 3,598, including 1,900 males and 1,698 females.

How many households are there in Diawan?

There are 609 households in Diawan.

What is the literacy rate in Diawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Diawan is 39.74%. Male literacy is 48.05% and female literacy is 30.45%.