Where is Palwa village located?
Palwa is in Sonhaula Block of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Palwa Village
Palwa is an inhabited village in Sonhaula Block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240268, the Census 2011 record lists 1,931 people in 379 households and the reported area is 113 hectares. The local references include Sanhoula Gram Panchayat, Sonhaula CD Block and the nearest town reference is Colgong at about 27 km.
Village Code240268
Population1,931
Households379
Area113 hectares
Nearest TownColgong
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Palwa
- Census Village Code
- 240268
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Bhagalpur
- District Census Code
- 224
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Sonhaula
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01344
- CD Block
- Sonhaula
- Gram Panchayat
- Sanhoula
- Households
- 379
- Population
- 1,931
- Male Population
- 1,011
- Female Population
- 920
- Sex Ratio
- 909.99
- Area
- 113 hectares
- Area
- 1.13 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Colgong
- Nearest Town Distance
- 27 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Palwa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,931 people, 113 hectares of reported area and Colgong as the nearest town reference for Palwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Palwa falls under Sonhaula Block in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 240268.
- The record lists 1,931 people living in 379 households.
- The reported village area is 113 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Colgong.
- 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 Density1,708.85 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.09 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share37.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Palwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 240268, Sanhoula Gram Panchayat and Sonhaula CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 224
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01344
- Village Census Code
- 240268
- CD Block Code
- 0332
- CD Block Name
- Sonhaula
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sanhoula
Location and Distance
Colgong is the nearest town listed for Palwa, about 27 km away. Bhagalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 34 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sonhaula
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 1 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhagalpur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 34 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Colgong
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 27 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Colgong
- Distance within State/UT
- 27 km
- Nearest Town
- Colgong
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 27 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 113 hectares
- Area
- 1.13 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,931 people in 379 households, with 1,011 male residents and 920 female residents. The average household size is 5.09, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Palwa. Population density works out to about 1,708.85 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 379
- Total Population
- 1,931
- Male Population
- 1,011
- Female Population
- 920
- Sex Ratio
- 909.99
- Average Household Size
- 5.09
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Palwa list 1 government primary 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
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Palwa. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palwa include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 40.19 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Palwa.
- Other District Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Palwa include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Palwa is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Palwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 107.13 hectares and irrigated land is 40.19 hectares (37.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 5.87 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 107.13
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 66.94 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 40.19
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palwa
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
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 6
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 5
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 6 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uco Bank | 3 | 50% |
| Bank of Baroda | 1 | 17% |
| Bank of India | 1 | 17% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 17% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 813204 | Bhagalpur | Sonhaula | Pathakdih | Via Ekchari, Chhatpatia, Pathakdih Chhatpatia, Teh.sadar, 813204 Via Ekchari, Chhatpatia, Pathakdih Chhatpatia, Teh.sad… |
| Bank of India | ATM | 852131 | Bhagalpur | Sonhaula | Sonahula | Lohiya Chowk, Supaul, Bihar Ward No-09, Lohiya Nagar, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 852131 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 813210 | Bhagalpur | Sonhaula | Sonahula | State-Bihar At. and P.O.-Machchipur, Via-Sabour, P.S.-Lodipur, Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813210 |
| Uco Bank | ATM | 813205 | Bhagalpur | Sonhaula | Tarar | Bihar VILL and Po-Tarar, Ps Sanhaula Dist-Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813205 |
| Uco Bank | ATM | 813225 | Bhagalpur | Sonhaula | Sonahula | Sanhoula VILL and P. O. Sanhoula, 813225, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813225 |
| Uco Bank | ATM | 813204 | Bhagalpur | Sonhaula | Sanokhar | Bihar At+po- Sanokharhat Dist-Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813204 |
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 Palwa village in?
Palwa village is in Bhagalpur district.
Which state is Palwa village in?
Palwa village is in Bihar.
Which block is Palwa under?
Palwa comes under Sonhaula Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Palwa?
The Census village code of Palwa is 240268.
Which Gram Panchayat is Palwa under?
Palwa is listed under SANHOULA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sonhaula.
What is the population of Palwa village?
The village record lists 1,931 people and 379 households for Palwa.
How many households are in Palwa village?
The village record lists 379 households for Palwa.
What is the male and female population of Palwa?
The record lists 1,011 male residents and 920 female residents for Palwa.
What is the sex ratio of Palwa village?
The sex ratio of Palwa is 909.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Palwa village?
The reported geographical area of Palwa is 113 hectares.
What is the population density of Palwa village?
The approximate population density of Palwa is 1,708.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Palwa?
The nearest town listed for Palwa is Colgong, about 27 km away.
How far is Palwa from the district headquarters?
Palwa is about 34 km from Bhagalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Palwa from the sub-district headquarters?
Palwa is about 1 km from Sonhaula, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Palwa?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Palwa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Palwa?
For Palwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 107.13 hectares and irrigated land is 40.19 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Palwa?
The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palwa. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.