Raiwal - Manjhi, Saran

Raiwal is a village situated in the Manjhi subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjhi and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Leguar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raiwal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raiwal is 233351. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 841209 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Raiwal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manjhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raiwal

According to the 2011 Census, Raiwal village had a total population of 1,045 people, including 521 males and 524 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.29%, with male literacy at 77.93% and female literacy at 43.21%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Raiwal

Raiwal 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Raiwal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Raiwal. The nearest railway station is Ekma, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Raiwal is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Raiwal is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raiwal

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

Health Facilities in Raiwal

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

FAQs about Raiwal