Kauanagar - Baisi, Purnia

Kauanagar is a village situated in the Baisi subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baisi and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Baisi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kauanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kauanagar is 224001. The village covers a total geographical area of 48 hectares and falls under the 854315 pincode. Purnia is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Kauanagar

As per Census 2011, Kauanagar village has a total population of 734 people, consisting of 384 males and 350 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 353 literate and 381 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population734384350
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1347262
Literate Population353224129
Illiterate Population381160221

Nearby Villages of Kauanagar

Kauanagar 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)
Majhua BhagSouth1.26 km
HarrampurSouth-West1.41 km
Hathi BandhaNorth1.45 km
BaisiSouth-East1.65 km
PipalgachhiEast1.78 km
HarintorNorth-West1.85 km
MalaNorth-West1.97 km
BarailiNorth-East2.26 km
DoghariaSouth2.26 km
KamargaonWest2.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kauanagar

The nearest railway station is Dalkolha, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purnia to Kauanagar is about 32 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.

FAQs about Kauanagar

Where is Kauanagar located?

Kauanagar village is located in Baisi Subdivision, Purnia district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kauanagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kauanagar is Baisi.

What is the pincode of Kauanagar?

The pincode of Kauanagar is 854315.

What is the population of Kauanagar?

Kauanagar has a total population of 734, including 384 males and 350 females.

How many households are there in Kauanagar?

There are 131 households in Kauanagar.

What is the literacy rate in Kauanagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kauanagar is 48.09%. Male literacy is 58.33% and female literacy is 36.86%.