Kachhawa - Nasriganj, Rohtas

Kachhawa is a village situated in the Nasriganj subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nasriganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Kaithi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachhawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachhawa is 251437. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.45 hectares and falls under the 821310 pincode. Dehri is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kachhawa

As per Census 2011, Kachhawa village has a total population of 3,725 people, consisting of 1,959 males and 1,766 females. The village has 568 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 643 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,053 literate and 1,672 illiterate residents. Additionally, 549 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7251,9591,766
Child Population (0–6 yrs)643330313
Scheduled Castes (SC)549286263
Literate Population2,0531,236817
Illiterate Population1,672723949

Nearby Villages of Kachhawa

Kachhawa 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)
SoniNorth1.11 km
KaithiSouth-West1.79 km
Kachhawa MahaziSouth-East2.11 km
DanwarNorth-East2.37 km
SohdaNorth-West2.72 km
AmonaWest2.78 km
Kaithi MahaziSouth2.91 km
TarwaWest2.95 km
SabariSouth-West3.52 km
Bharetha RampurNorth-West3.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kachhawa

Kachhawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hasanbazar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dehri to Kachhawa is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Kachhawa 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 Kachhawa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kachhawa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kachhawa 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 Kachhawa

Where is Kachhawa located?

Kachhawa village is located in Nasriganj Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kachhawa?

The Gram Panchayat of Kachhawa is Kaithi.

What is the pincode of Kachhawa?

The pincode of Kachhawa is 821310.

What is the population of Kachhawa?

Kachhawa has a total population of 3,725, including 1,959 males and 1,766 females.

How many households are there in Kachhawa?

There are 568 households in Kachhawa.

What is the literacy rate in Kachhawa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kachhawa is 55.11%. Male literacy is 63.09% and female literacy is 46.26%.