Anawal - Jalalpur, Saran

Anawal is a village situated in the Jalalpur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalpur and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Anwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anawal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anawal is 233523. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 841213 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Anawal

As per Census 2011, Anawal village has a total population of 3,599 people, consisting of 1,845 males and 1,754 females. The village has 628 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 574 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,092 literate and 1,507 illiterate residents. Additionally, 319 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 251 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,5991,8451,754
Child Population (0–6 yrs)574268306
Scheduled Castes (SC)319164155
Scheduled Tribes (ST)251129122
Literate Population2,0921,315777
Illiterate Population1,507530977

Nearby Villages of Anawal

Anawal 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)
DeuriaNorth-East1.09 km
KanungoiSouth-West1.22 km
PianoNorth-West1.53 km
MusehriSouth-East1.76 km
PatilaEast2.34 km
Sadhpur BaliNorth2.47 km
Natwar ParsaramWest2.48 km
MarahaSouth-West2.78 km
TanrwaNorth2.88 km
GhoghwaliaNorth-East3.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Anawal

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

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Anawal is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Anawal is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anawal

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

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

Health Facilities in Anawal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Anawal 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Anawal

Where is Anawal located?

Anawal village is located in Jalalpur Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Anawal?

The Gram Panchayat of Anawal is Anwal.

What is the pincode of Anawal?

The pincode of Anawal is 841213.

What is the population of Anawal?

Anawal has a total population of 3,599, including 1,845 males and 1,754 females.

How many households are there in Anawal?

There are 628 households in Anawal.

What is the literacy rate in Anawal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Anawal is 58.13%. Male literacy is 71.27% and female literacy is 44.30%.