Pawadih - Silao, Nalanda

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pawadih is 245103. The village covers a total geographical area of 216 hectares and falls under the 803115 pincode. Silao is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Pawadih 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 Pawadih

As per Census 2011, Pawadih village has a total population of 2,575 people, consisting of 1,325 males and 1,250 females. The village has 366 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 504 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,355 literate and 1,220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 967 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pawadih

Pawadih 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 Pawadih

Public transport in the Pawadih is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Karahdih Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silao to Pawadih is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Pawadih is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pawadih

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

Health Facilities in Pawadih

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

FAQs about Pawadih