Ghustawan Village - Silao, Nalanda

Ghustawan is a village situated in the Silao subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silao and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Ghostawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghustawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghustawan is 245093. The village covers a total geographical area of 611 hectares and falls under the 803117 pincode. Silao is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Ghustawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajgir Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nalanda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghustawan

As per Census 2011, Ghustawan village has a total population of 5,239 people, consisting of 2,749 males and 2,490 females. The village has 802 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 921 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,857 literate and 2,382 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,503 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 5,239 2,749 2,490
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 921 491 430
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,503 768 735
Literate Population 2,857 1,650 1,207
Illiterate Population 2,382 1,099 1,283

Nearby Villages of Ghustawan

Ghustawan 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Narhar BighaNorth-West1.52 km
DumariSouth-West1.64 km
GandhupurSouth-West1.79 km
MalikpurSouth1.96 km
KariannaNorth-East1.99 km
BarakarSouth2.36 km
BazidpurNorth2.41 km
ShahpurSouth2.55 km
MahuriNorth-West2.58 km
Kamal BighaSouth-East2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghustawan

Ghustawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Silao, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.5 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silao to Ghustawan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Ghustawan is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghustawan

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

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

Health Facilities in Ghustawan

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

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

FAQs about Ghustawan

Where is Ghustawan located?

Ghustawan village is located in Silao Subdivision, Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghustawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghustawan is Ghostawan.

What is the pincode of Ghustawan?

The pincode of Ghustawan is 803117.

What is the population of Ghustawan?

Ghustawan has a total population of 5,239, including 2,749 males and 2,490 females.

How many households are there in Ghustawan?

There are 802 households in Ghustawan.

What is the literacy rate in Ghustawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghustawan is 54.53%. Male literacy is 60.02% and female literacy is 48.47%.