Nagargawan - Dalsinghsarai, Samastipur

Nagargawan is a village situated in the Dalsinghsarai subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dalsinghsarai and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Nagargama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nagargawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagargawan is 237042. The village covers a total geographical area of 261 hectares and falls under the 848503 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Nagargawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ujiarpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Nagargawan

As per Census 2011, Nagargawan village has a total population of 4,842 people, consisting of 2,515 males and 2,327 females. The village has 930 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 892 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,314 literate and 2,528 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,519 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,8422,5152,327
Child Population (0–6 yrs)892459433
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,519760759
Scheduled Tribes (ST)14104
Literate Population2,3141,321993
Illiterate Population2,5281,1941,334

Nearby Villages of Nagargawan

Nagargawan 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)
Alampur Chak SultanWest1.11 km
MadhipurSouth-East1.17 km
BiswaspurWest1.38 km
HarsankarpurNorth1.71 km
Chak BiswasWest1.76 km
GarhsisaiWest2.16 km
KeotaEast2.17 km
DamdamaSouth-West2.46 km
MathurapurNorth2.60 km
Chak MusaNorth-East3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nagargawan

Nagargawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vidyapatidham, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Nagargawan is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Nagargawan is about 37 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 Nagargawan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nagargawan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nagargawan

Where is Nagargawan located?

Nagargawan village is located in Dalsinghsarai Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nagargawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Nagargawan is Nagargama.

What is the pincode of Nagargawan?

The pincode of Nagargawan is 848503.

What is the population of Nagargawan?

Nagargawan has a total population of 4,842, including 2,515 males and 2,327 females.

How many households are there in Nagargawan?

There are 930 households in Nagargawan.

What is the literacy rate in Nagargawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nagargawan is 47.79%. Male literacy is 52.52% and female literacy is 42.67%.