Amawan - Rajauli, Nawada

Amawan is a village situated in the Rajauli subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajauli and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Amawan East serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amawan is 258441. The village covers a total geographical area of 1131 hectares and falls under the 805125 pincode. Rajauli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Amawan

According to the 2011 Census, Amawan village had a total population of 13,979 people, including 7,185 males and 6,794 females, living in 2,027 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.34%, with male literacy at 73.69% and female literacy at 50.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Amawan

Amawan 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 Amawan

Public transport in the Amawan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Garobigha Halt, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajauli to Amawan is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Amawan is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amawan

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

Health Facilities in Amawan

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

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