Indian Village Directory

Dowal Village

Dowal is an inhabited village in Goh Block of Aurangabad district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 252984, the Census 2011 record lists 1,245 people in 188 households and the reported area is 173 hectares. The local references include Bazar Barma Gram Panchayat, Goh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Daud Nagar at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Dowal is a village in Goh Block, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 252984 and 1,245 people in 188 households.
Village Code252984
Population1,245
Households188
Area173 hectares
Nearest TownDaud Nagar

Key Village Facts

Village
Dowal
Census Village Code
252984
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Aurangabad
District Census Code
235
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Goh
Sub-district Census Code
01478
CD Block
Goh
Gram Panchayat
Bazar Barma
Households
188
Population
1,245
Male Population
645
Female Population
600
Sex Ratio
930.23
Area
173 hectares
Area
1.73 sq km
Nearest Town
Daud Nagar
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
824203
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dowal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,245 people, 173 hectares of reported area and Daud Nagar as the nearest town reference for Dowal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictAurangabad
BlockGoh
CD BlockGoh
Gram PanchayatBazar Barma
  • Dowal falls under Goh Block in Aurangabad district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 252984.
  • The record lists 1,245 people living in 188 households.
  • The reported village area is 173 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Daud Nagar.
  • 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

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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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density719.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.62 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.61%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dowal in the official administrative record. Census village code 252984, Bazar Barma Gram Panchayat and Goh CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
235
Sub-district Census Code
01478
Village Census Code
252984
CD Block Code
0466
Gram Panchayat Code
9
CD Block Name
Goh
Gram Panchayat Name
Bazar Barma

Location and Distance

Daud Nagar is the nearest town listed for Dowal, about 30 km away. Aurangabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Goh
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Aurangabad
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Daud Nagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Daud Nagar
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Daud Nagar
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
173 hectares
Area
1.73 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,245 people in 188 households, with 645 male residents and 600 female residents. The average household size is 6.62, and SC share is 12.61% and ST share is 0% for Dowal. Population density works out to about 719.65 people per sq km.

Total Households
188
Total Population
1,245
Male Population
645
Female Population
600
Sex Ratio
930.23
Average Household Size
6.62
SC Population
157
SC Male Population
83
SC Female Population
74
SC Population Share
12.61
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dowal list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dowal include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Dowal.

Private Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dowal include self-help groups, 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dowal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 163.21 hectares and irrigated land is 163.21 hectares (100% 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
9.79
Net Area Sown In Hectares
163.21
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
163.21
Canals Area In Hectares
163.21 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dowal

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 50%
CRM 2 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 2 50%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 824203 Aurangabad Goh Goh Goh Goh, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824203
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 824203 Aurangabad Goh Goh Goh, Po and Ps - Goh, Dist. Aurangabad, Bihar - 824203. Grd. Floor, Gaya - Panchananpur - Daudnagar Road, Aurangabad, Bih…
State Bank of India CRM 824203 Aurangabad Goh Goh Goh Goh, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824203

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

Where is Dowal village located?

Dowal is in Goh Block of Aurangabad district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dowal village in?

Dowal village is in Aurangabad district.

Which state is Dowal village in?

Dowal village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dowal under?

Dowal comes under Goh Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dowal?

The Census village code of Dowal is 252984.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dowal under?

Dowal is listed under Bazar Barma Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Goh.

What is the population of Dowal village?

The village record lists 1,245 people and 188 households for Dowal.

How many households are in Dowal village?

The village record lists 188 households for Dowal.

What is the male and female population of Dowal?

The record lists 645 male residents and 600 female residents for Dowal.

What is the sex ratio of Dowal village?

The sex ratio of Dowal is 930.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dowal village?

The reported geographical area of Dowal is 173 hectares.

What is the population density of Dowal village?

The approximate population density of Dowal is 719.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dowal?

The nearest town listed for Dowal is Daud Nagar, about 30 km away.

How far is Dowal from the district headquarters?

Dowal is about 60 km from Aurangabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dowal from the sub-district headquarters?

Dowal is about 5 km from Goh, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dowal?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Dowal.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Dowal?

For Dowal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 163.21 hectares and irrigated land is 163.21 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dowal?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dowal. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.