Pawai - Meskaur, Nawada

Pawai is a village situated in the Meskaur subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meskaur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Mirzapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pawai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pawai is 258210. The village covers a total geographical area of 253 hectares and falls under the 805122 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Pawai

According to the 2011 Census, Pawai village had a total population of 2,279 people, including 1,188 males and 1,091 females, living in 383 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.84%, with male literacy at 72.71% and female literacy at 48.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 951, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Pawai

Pawai 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 Pawai

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pawai. The nearest railway station is Jamuawan, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Pawai is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Pawai is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pawai

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

Health Facilities in Pawai

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

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