Asawan Village - Pakribarawan, Nawada

Asawan is a village situated in the Pakribarawan subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakribarawan and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Kabla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asawan is 257711. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 805124 pincode. Nawada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Asawan

As per Census 2011, Asawan village has a total population of 1,593 people, consisting of 816 males and 777 females. The village has 222 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 255 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 744 literate and 849 illiterate residents. Additionally, 141 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,593 816 777
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 255 122 133
Scheduled Castes (SC) 141 78 63
Literate Population 744 451 293
Illiterate Population 849 365 484

Nearby Villages of Asawan

Asawan 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KapsandiNorth-East0.98 km
KurhaitaEast1.68 km
SenduaraSouth-East1.76 km
KawalaSouth1.89 km
BudhauliSouth-West2.02 km
LachhmipurSouth-East2.09 km
DatraulNorth-East2.31 km
LiloSouth-East2.37 km
SemariyaEast2.75 km
KharantSouth-East2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Asawan

Asawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baghi Bardiha, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.3 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawada to Asawan is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asawan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Asawan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Asawan

Where is Asawan located?

Asawan village is located in Pakribarawan Subdivision, Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Asawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Asawan is Kabla.

What is the pincode of Asawan?

The pincode of Asawan is 805124.

What is the population of Asawan?

Asawan has a total population of 1,593, including 816 males and 777 females.

How many households are there in Asawan?

There are 222 households in Asawan.

What is the literacy rate in Asawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asawan is 46.70%. Male literacy is 55.27% and female literacy is 37.71%.