Kawalpura - Mashrakh, Saran

Kawalpura is a village situated in the Mashrakh subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mashrakh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Kawalpura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kawalpura is 232828. The village covers a total geographical area of 304 hectares and falls under the 841417 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

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

Population of Kawalpura

As per Census 2011, Kawalpura village has a total population of 3,918 people, consisting of 1,906 males and 2,012 females. The village has 605 households and a sex ratio of 1,055 females per 1,000 males. There are 586 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,215 literate and 1,703 illiterate residents. Additionally, 181 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,9181,9062,012
Child Population (0–6 yrs)586302284
Scheduled Castes (SC)1818992
Scheduled Tribes (ST)752
Literate Population2,2151,273942
Illiterate Population1,7036331,070

Nearby Villages of Kawalpura

Kawalpura 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)
BahadurpurNorth-West1.11 km
MathiaSouth1.30 km
BangraNorth-East1.65 km
ChhapiaNorth-West1.67 km
BahrauliWest1.99 km
DeuriaSouth-West2.05 km
ChainpurSouth2.11 km
SapahiNorth2.28 km
BaluaNorth-West2.55 km
HansapirSouth-East2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kawalpura

Kawalpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajapatti, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Chapra to Kawalpura is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Kawalpura is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kawalpura

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

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

Health Facilities in Kawalpura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kawalpura

Where is Kawalpura located?

Kawalpura village is located in Mashrakh Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kawalpura?

Kawalpura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kawalpura?

The pincode of Kawalpura is 841417.

What is the population of Kawalpura?

Kawalpura has a total population of 3,918, including 1,906 males and 2,012 females.

How many households are there in Kawalpura?

There are 605 households in Kawalpura.

What is the literacy rate in Kawalpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kawalpura is 56.53%. Male literacy is 66.79% and female literacy is 46.82%.