Parnawan - Sarmera, Nalanda

Parnawan is a village situated in the Sarmera subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarmera and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Dhanuki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parnawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parnawan is 244476. The village covers a total geographical area of 323 hectares and falls under the 811104 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Parnawan

As per Census 2011, Parnawan village has a total population of 4,514 people, consisting of 2,366 males and 2,148 females. The village has 743 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 940 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,900 literate and 2,614 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,232 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Parnawan

Parnawan 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 Parnawan

Parnawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sivnar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbigha to Parnawan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Parnawan 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 Parnawan

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

Health Facilities in Parnawan

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

FAQs about Parnawan