Osawan Village - Karakat, Rohtas

Osawan is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Dhanhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Osawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Osawan is 251393. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 821112 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Osawan

As per Census 2011, Osawan village has a total population of 1,952 people, consisting of 994 males and 958 females. The village has 315 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 312 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 982 literate and 970 illiterate residents. Additionally, 446 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,952 994 958
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 312 182 130
Scheduled Castes (SC) 446 218 228
Literate Population 982 597 385
Illiterate Population 970 397 573

Nearby Villages of Osawan

Osawan 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)
DhanharaNorth1.12 km
BageaSouth-East1.28 km
PaigaSouth1.42 km
GharwasdihSouth-West1.90 km
DeoWest2.30 km
BelarhiNorth-East2.49 km
PaharmaSouth-West2.62 km
AginiSouth2.63 km
SabariEast3.15 km
ParsarNorth-West3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Osawan

Osawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghusia Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.1 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Osawan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Osawan is about 40 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 Osawan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Osawan

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

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

FAQs about Osawan

Where is Osawan located?

Osawan village is located in Karakat Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Osawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Osawan is Dhanhara.

What is the pincode of Osawan?

The pincode of Osawan is 821112.

What is the population of Osawan?

Osawan has a total population of 1,952, including 994 males and 958 females.

How many households are there in Osawan?

There are 315 households in Osawan.

What is the literacy rate in Osawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Osawan is 50.31%. Male literacy is 60.06% and female literacy is 40.19%.