Ghustawan - 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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Ghustawan village had a total population of 5,239 people, including 2,749 males and 2,490 females, living in 802 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.16%, with male literacy at 73.07% and female literacy at 58.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,503.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Ghustawan