Maniawan - Silao, Nalanda

Maniawan is a village situated in the Silao subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silao and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Dharhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maniawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maniawan is 245086. The village covers a total geographical area of 393 hectares and falls under the 803111 pincode. Silao is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Maniawan 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 Maniawan

As per Census 2011, Maniawan village has a total population of 5,368 people, consisting of 2,787 males and 2,581 females. The village has 918 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 936 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,526 literate and 2,842 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,590 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Maniawan

Maniawan 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 Maniawan

Maniawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deepnagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silao to Maniawan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Maniawan is about 15 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 Maniawan

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

Health Facilities in Maniawan

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

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