Pitwans - Naubatpur, Patna

Pitwans is a village situated in the Naubatpur subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naubatpur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Karanja Gowai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pitwans village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitwans is 245586. The village covers a total geographical area of 359 hectares and falls under the 801109 pincode. Naubatpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Pitwans

According to the 2011 Census, Pitwans village had a total population of 3,103 people, including 1,626 males and 1,477 females, living in 529 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.50%, with male literacy at 75.11% and female literacy at 61.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 936.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,1031,6261,477
Child Population (0–6 yrs)506268238
Scheduled Castes (SC)936489447
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,7791,020759
Illiterate Population1,324606718

Nearby Villages of Pitwans

Pitwans 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TiskhuraEast1.24 km
GuahNorth-West1.53 km
SabazpuraWest1.63 km
KeotaSouth-East1.66 km
DumriSouth1.74 km
CharmaNorth-East1.89 km
BeriNorth-West2.39 km
MahabalipurSouth-West2.71 km
NarwanSouth-West2.87 km
KaranjaNorth-West2.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pitwans

Pitwans is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Taregna, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naubatpur to Pitwans is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Pitwans 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 Pitwans

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Pitwans

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

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

FAQs about Pitwans

Where is Pitwans located?

Pitwans village is located in Naubatpur Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Pitwans?

The Gram Panchayat of Pitwans is Karanja Gowai.

What is the pincode of Pitwans?

The pincode of Pitwans is 801109.

What is the population of Pitwans?

Pitwans had a total population of 3,103, including 1,626 males and 1,477 females.

How many households are there in Pitwans?

Pitwans had 529 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pitwans?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pitwans was 68.50%. Male literacy was 75.11% and female literacy was 61.26%.