Khalwa - Nautan, Siwan

Khalwa is a village situated in the Nautan subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nautan and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Khalawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khalwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khalwa is 231296. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 841243 pincode. Mairwa is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Khalwa

According to the 2011 Census, Khalwa village had a total population of 3,128 people, including 1,626 males and 1,502 females, living in 478 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.25%, with male literacy at 77.97% and female literacy at 57.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 420, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Khalwa

Khalwa 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 Khalwa

Khalwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karchhue, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mairwa to Khalwa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Khalwa is about 24 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 Khalwa

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

Health Facilities in Khalwa

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

FAQs about Khalwa