Indian Village Directory

Pawara Village

Pawara is an inhabited village in Gurua Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255651, the Census 2011 record lists 1,560 people in 261 households and the reported area is 146 hectares. The local references include Simaru Gram Panchayat, Gurua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 20 km.

In short:

Pawara is a village in Gurua Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 255651 and 1,560 people in 261 households.

Village Code255651
Population1,560
Households261
Area146 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Detailed village profile

Pawara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,560 people, 146 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Pawara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Gurua
CD Block Gurua
Gram Panchayat Simaru
  • Pawara falls under Gurua Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 255651.
  • The record lists 1,560 people living in 261 households.
  • The reported village area is 146 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sherghati.
  • 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
Pawara
Census Village Code
255651
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gurua
Sub-district Census Code
01498
CD Block
Gurua
Gram Panchayat
Simaru
Households
261
Population
1,560
Male Population
845
Female Population
715
Sex Ratio
846.15
Area
146 hectares
Area
1.46 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
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 1,068.49 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.98 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 67.12% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.06% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 61% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pawara in the official administrative record. Census village code 255651, Simaru Gram Panchayat and Gurua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01498
Village Census Code
255651
CD Block Code
0486
Gram Panchayat Code
8179
CD Block Name
Gurua
Gram Panchayat Name
Simaru

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Pawara, about 20 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 59 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gurua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
2 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
59 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
146 hectares
Area
1.46 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,560 people in 261 households, with 845 male residents and 715 female residents. The average household size is 5.98, and SC share is 67.12% and ST share is 0.06% for Pawara. Population density works out to about 1,068.49 people per sq km.

Total Households
261
Total Population
1,560
Male Population
845
Female Population
715
Sex Ratio
846.15
Average Household Size
5.98
SC Population
1,047
SC Male Population
554
SC Female Population
493
SC Population Share
67.12
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pawara list 1 government primary school 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
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pawara include hand pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
22.96 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Pawara include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
State Highway
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 Pawara include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Pawara is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 3 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
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pawara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 90.08 hectares and irrigated land is 54.98 hectares (61% 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
16.3
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.1 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.2 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.02 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
32.3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
90.08
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
35.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
54.98
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
32.02 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 Pawara

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 50%
Uco Bank 1 50%

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
State Bank of India ATM 824205 Gaya Gurua Guraru Near Tvs Showroom Bypass Road, Gurua Near Tvs Showroom Bypass Road, Gurua, Gaya, Bihar, 824205
Uco Bank ATM 824211 Gaya Gurua Kendua Bihar At:- Chandiasthan, Po.- Dariaura Via.:- Sherghati Distt.- Gaya, Gaya, Bihar, 824211

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 Pawara village located?

Pawara is in Gurua Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Pawara village in?

Pawara village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Pawara village in?

Pawara village is in Bihar.

Which block is Pawara under?

Pawara comes under Gurua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Pawara?

The Census village code of Pawara is 255651.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pawara under?

Pawara is listed under Simaru Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gurua.

What is the population of Pawara village?

The village record lists 1,560 people and 261 households for Pawara.

How many households are in Pawara village?

The village record lists 261 households for Pawara.

What is the male and female population of Pawara?

The record lists 845 male residents and 715 female residents for Pawara.

What is the sex ratio of Pawara village?

The sex ratio of Pawara is 846.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pawara village?

The reported geographical area of Pawara is 146 hectares.

What is the population density of Pawara village?

The approximate population density of Pawara is 1,068.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pawara?

The nearest town listed for Pawara is Sherghati, about 20 km away.

How far is Pawara from the district headquarters?

Pawara is about 59 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pawara from the sub-district headquarters?

Pawara is about 2 km from Gurua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pawara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Pawara.

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

For Pawara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 90.08 hectares and irrigated land is 54.98 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pawara. These records include 2 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.