Hahwa - Maharajganj, Siwan

Hahwa is a village situated in the Maharajganj subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Risaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hahwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hahwa is 231828. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 841406 pincode. Maharajganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Hahwa

According to the 2011 Census, Hahwa village had a total population of 3,130 people, including 1,548 males and 1,582 females, living in 496 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.54%, with male literacy at 79.59% and female literacy at 57.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 318.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,1301,5481,582
Child Population (0–6 yrs)555279276
Scheduled Castes (SC)318150168
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,7651,010755
Illiterate Population1,365538827

Nearby Villages of Hahwa

Hahwa 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)
JigrawnSouth-West1.13 km
ItahariSouth-East1.50 km
RisauraNorth-East1.77 km
BishunpuraNorth1.93 km
SurbirSouth2.37 km
DhobwaliaSouth-West2.45 km
Paniya DihEast2.63 km
PakauliaNorth-West2.64 km
PokhraNorth-West2.69 km
Kas DeuraSouth-West2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hahwa

Hahwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Duraundha Jn, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 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 Maharajganj to Hahwa is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Hahwa is about 22 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 Hahwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hahwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Hahwa

Where is Hahwa located?

Hahwa village is located in Maharajganj Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hahwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Hahwa is Risaura.

What is the pincode of Hahwa?

The pincode of Hahwa is 841406.

What is the population of Hahwa?

Hahwa had a total population of 3,130, including 1,548 males and 1,582 females.

How many households are there in Hahwa?

Hahwa had 496 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hahwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hahwa was 68.54%. Male literacy was 79.59% and female literacy was 57.81%.