Indian Village Directory

Kawai Village

Kawai is an inhabited village in Singhwara Block of Darbhanga district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226817, the Census 2011 record lists 219 people in 46 households and the reported area is 43 hectares. The local references include Katasa Gram Panchayat, Singhwara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Darbhanga at about 30 km.

In short:

Kawai is a village in Singhwara Block, Darbhanga district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226817 and 219 people in 46 households.

Village Code226817
Population219
Households46
Area43 hectares
Nearest TownDarbhanga

Detailed village profile

Kawai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 219 people, 43 hectares of reported area and Darbhanga as the nearest town reference for Kawai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Darbhanga
Block Singhwara
CD Block Singhwara
Gram Panchayat Katasa
  • Kawai falls under Singhwara Block in Darbhanga district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 226817.
  • The record lists 219 people living in 46 households.
  • The reported village area is 43 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Darbhanga.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Kawai
Census Village Code
226817
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Darbhanga
District Census Code
215
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Singhwara
Sub-district Census Code
01182
CD Block
Singhwara
Gram Panchayat
Katasa
Households
46
Population
219
Male Population
113
Female Population
106
Sex Ratio
938.05
Area
43 hectares
Area
0.43 sq km
Nearest Town
Darbhanga
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
847106
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 509.3 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.76 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 34.25% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 62.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kawai in the official administrative record. Census village code 226817, Katasa Gram Panchayat and Singhwara CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
215
Sub-district Census Code
01182
Village Census Code
226817
CD Block Code
0170
Gram Panchayat Code
0014
CD Block Name
Singhwara
Gram Panchayat Name
Katasa

Location and Distance

Darbhanga is the nearest town listed for Kawai, about 30 km away. Darbhanga is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Singhwara
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Darbhanga
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Darbhanga
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Darbhanga
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Darbhanga
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
43 hectares
Area
0.43 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 219 people in 46 households, with 113 male residents and 106 female residents. The average household size is 4.76, and SC share is 34.25% and ST share is 0% for Kawai. Population density works out to about 509.3 people per sq km.

Total Households
46
Total Population
219
Male Population
113
Female Population
106
Sex Ratio
938.05
Average Household Size
4.76
SC Population
75
SC Male Population
44
SC Female Population
31
SC Population Share
34.25
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education rows show schools and learning facilities reported for Kawai, including counts where the source provides them.

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

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kawai 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kawai include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kawai is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 10 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
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kawai show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Pulse, net sown area is 32 hectares and irrigated land is 20 hectares (62.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pulse
Forest Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
32.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
12 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
20.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
5 hectares

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

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kawai

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
4
Banks in Matched Records
4
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 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 1 25%
Punjab National Bank 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%
Indian Overseas Bank 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
Canara Bank ATM 847106 Darbhanga Singhwara Simri Simri Village Post:, Darbhanga, Bihar, 847106
Indian Overseas Bank CRM 847106 Darbhanga Singhwara Simri Near Simri Thana 1st Floor, Simri-Govindpur Simri, Darbhanga, Bihar, 847106
Punjab National Bank ATM 847106 Darbhanga Singhwara Simri Darbhanga- Muzaffarpur Road Simri Near Telephone Exchange, Simri, Darbhanga, Bihar, 847106
State Bank of India ATM 847106 Darbhanga Singhwara Singhwara Singhwara Singhwara, Darbhanga, Bihar, 847106

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 Kawai village located?

Kawai is in Singhwara Block of Darbhanga district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Kawai village in?

Kawai village is in Darbhanga district.

Which state is Kawai village in?

Kawai village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kawai under?

Kawai comes under Singhwara Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kawai?

The Census village code of Kawai is 226817.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kawai under?

Kawai is listed under Katasa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Singhwara.

What is the population of Kawai village?

The village record lists 219 people and 46 households for Kawai.

How many households are in Kawai village?

The village record lists 46 households for Kawai.

What is the male and female population of Kawai?

The record lists 113 male residents and 106 female residents for Kawai.

What is the sex ratio of Kawai village?

The sex ratio of Kawai is 938.05 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kawai village?

The reported geographical area of Kawai is 43 hectares.

What is the population density of Kawai village?

The approximate population density of Kawai is 509.3 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kawai?

The nearest town listed for Kawai is Darbhanga, about 30 km away.

How far is Kawai from the district headquarters?

Kawai is about 30 km from Darbhanga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kawai from the sub-district headquarters?

Kawai is about 3 km from Singhwara, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Kawai, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Pulse, net sown area is 32 hectares and irrigated land is 20 hectares.

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

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

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kawai.

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.