Gorawan

Gorawan is a village located in Silao subdivision of Nalanda district in Bihar, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Silao (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Biharsharif. As per 2009 stats, Gorawan village is also a gram panchayat.

Gorawan has its own place in the vibrant Nalanda region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gorawan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gorawan is 245078. The village spans a total geographical area of 673 hectares. Silao is nearest town to Gorawan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

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Population of Gorawan

Below is a concise population overview of Gorawan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 6,282 3,348 2,934
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,204 650 554
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,482 781 701
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 N/A 1
Literate Population 2,722 1,684 1,038
Illiterate Population 3,560 1,664 1,896

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gorawan village:

  • The total population of Gorawan village is around 6,282, including approximately 3,348 males and 2,934 females, with a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 1,204 children aged 0–6 years in Gorawan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gorawan village has 1,482 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Gorawan village is about 43.33%, with male literacy at 50.30% and female literacy at 35.38%.
  • There are around 972 households in Gorawan village.

Connectivity of Gorawan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gorawan. As per the 2011 stats, Gorawan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gorawan

Knowing the nearby villages of Gorawan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gorawan.

Jalalpur Pachwara Bargaon Madhopur Gobindpur Fatehpur Surajpur Mohanpur Kul Sobait Ladu

Frequently Asked Questions about Gorawan

Where is Gorawan located?
Gorawan village is situated in Silao Subdivision, within the Nalanda district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gorawan?
Gorawan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Gorawan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gorawan is 6,282, with 3,348 males and 2,934 females.
How many households are there in Gorawan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gorawan village has a total of 972 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gorawan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gorawan is 43.33%. The male literacy rate is 50.30%, while the female literacy rate is 35.38%.