Gowai

Gowai is a village located in Bandgaon subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 23km away from district headquarter Bandgaon. Bandgaon is the sub-district headquarter of Gowai village. As per 2009 stats, Tebo is the gram panchayat of Gowai village.

Here you can discover what makes Gowai unique in its vibrant Bandgaon-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Gowai’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gowai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gowai is 377159. The village spans a total geographical area of 163 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 835216. Bandgaon is nearest town to Gowai village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gowai village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chakradharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gowai

Population of Gowai

According to the 2011 Census, Gowai has a total population of about 293, with approximately 142 males and 151 females. The sex ratio is around 1063 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 55 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 293. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.00%, with male literacy at about 52.11% and female literacy near 34.44%. There are around 59 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gowai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gowai

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gowai. As per the 2011 stats, Gowai had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gowai

Knowing the nearby villages of Gowai helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gowai.

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