Where is Nighwan village located?
Nighwan is in Kurtha Block of Arwal district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Nighwan Village
Nighwan is an inhabited village in Kurtha Block of Arwal district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 260904, the Census 2011 record lists 7,279 people in 1,233 households and the reported area is 600 hectares. The local references include Nidhwan Gram Panchayat, Kurtha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arwal at about 40 km.
Nighwan is a village in Kurtha Block, Arwal district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 260904 and 7,279 people in 1,233 households.
Village Code260904
Population7,279
Households1,233
Area600 hectares
Nearest TownArwal
Detailed village profile
Nighwan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 7,279 people, 600 hectares of reported area and Arwal as the nearest town reference for Nighwan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Nighwan falls under Kurtha Block in Arwal district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 260904.
- The record lists 7,279 people living in 1,233 households.
- The reported village area is 600 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Arwal.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Nighwan
- Census Village Code
- 260904
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Arwal
- District Census Code
- 240
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kurtha
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01546
- CD Block
- Kurtha
- Gram Panchayat
- Nidhwan
- Households
- 1,233
- Population
- 7,279
- Male Population
- 3,715
- Female Population
- 3,564
- Sex Ratio
- 959.35
- Area
- 600 hectares
- Area
- 6 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Arwal
- Nearest Town Distance
- 40 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 804421
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
1,213.17 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.9 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
21.07%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.01%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
63%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Nighwan in the official administrative record. Census village code 260904, Nidhwan Gram Panchayat and Kurtha CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 240
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01546
- Village Census Code
- 260904
- CD Block Code
- 0534
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 010
- CD Block Name
- Kurtha
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Nidhwan
Location and Distance
Arwal is the nearest town listed for Nighwan, about 40 km away. Arwal is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kurtha
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Arwal
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 40 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Arwal
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 40 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Arwal
- Distance within State/UT
- 40 km
- Nearest Town
- Arwal
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 40 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 600 hectares
- Area
- 6 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 7,279 people in 1,233 households, with 3,715 male residents and 3,564 female residents. The average household size is 5.9, and SC share is 21.07% and ST share is 0.01% for Nighwan. Population density works out to about 1,213.17 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,233
- Total Population
- 7,279
- Male Population
- 3,715
- Female Population
- 3,564
- Sex Ratio
- 959.35
- Average Household Size
- 5.9
- SC Population
- 1,534
- SC Male Population
- 802
- SC Female Population
- 732
- SC Population Share
- 21.07
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.01
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Nighwan list 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 4
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Nighwan include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Nighwan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Nighwan include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Nighwan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 500 hectares and irrigated land is 315 hectares (63% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 54.98
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 45.02 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 500.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 185 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 315.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 315 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Government Others
- Available
- Government Others Count
- 6
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Nighwan
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 1 | 100% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 804421 | Arwal | Kurtha | Kurthadih | Tola - Ramnagar at-Kurtha Kurtha, Arwal, Bihar, 804421 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Nighwan village in?
Nighwan village is in Arwal district.
Which state is Nighwan village in?
Nighwan village is in Bihar.
Which block is Nighwan under?
Nighwan comes under Kurtha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Nighwan?
The Census village code of Nighwan is 260904.
Which Gram Panchayat is Nighwan under?
Nighwan is listed under NIDHWAN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kurtha.
What is the population of Nighwan village?
The village record lists 7,279 people and 1,233 households for Nighwan.
How many households are in Nighwan village?
The village record lists 1,233 households for Nighwan.
What is the male and female population of Nighwan?
The record lists 3,715 male residents and 3,564 female residents for Nighwan.
What is the sex ratio of Nighwan village?
The sex ratio of Nighwan is 959.35 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Nighwan village?
The reported geographical area of Nighwan is 600 hectares.
What is the population density of Nighwan village?
The approximate population density of Nighwan is 1,213.17 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Nighwan?
The nearest town listed for Nighwan is Arwal, about 40 km away.
How far is Nighwan from the district headquarters?
Nighwan is about 40 km from Arwal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Nighwan from the sub-district headquarters?
Nighwan is about 8 km from Kurtha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Nighwan?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Nighwan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Nighwan?
For Nighwan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 500 hectares and irrigated land is 315 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Nighwan?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Nighwan. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.