Poawan - Masaurhi, Patna

Poawan is a village situated in the Masaurhi subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Masaurhi and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Kharant serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poawan is 245844. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 804452 pincode. Masauri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Poawan

According to the 2011 Census, Poawan village had a total population of 1,511 people, including 773 males and 738 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.33%, with male literacy at 75.34% and female literacy at 55.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 671, 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 Poawan

Poawan 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 Poawan

Poawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masaudhi Court Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Masauri to Poawan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Poawan is about 38 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 Poawan

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

Health Facilities in Poawan

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

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