Manawan - Hisua, Nawada

Manawan is a village situated in the Hisua subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hisua and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Dhanwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manawan is 258115. The village covers a total geographical area of 250 hectares and falls under the 805103 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Manawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Manawan

According to the 2011 Census, Manawan village had a total population of 2,936 people, including 1,519 males and 1,417 females, living in 435 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.94%, with male literacy at 64.89% and female literacy at 42.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 517, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Manawan

Manawan 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 Manawan

Manawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garobigha Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Manawan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Manawan is about 19 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 Manawan

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

Health Facilities in Manawan

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

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