Indian Village Directory

Kauwal Village

Kauwal is an inhabited village in Imamganj Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 256058, the Census 2011 record lists 413 people in 72 households and the reported area is 136 hectares. The local references include Pakri Guriya Gram Panchayat, Imamganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 24 km.

In short:

Kauwal is a village in Imamganj Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 256058 and 413 people in 72 households.

Village Code256058
Population413
Households72
Area136 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Detailed village profile

Kauwal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 413 people, 136 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Kauwal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Imamganj
CD Block Imamganj
Gram Panchayat Pakri guriya
  • Kauwal falls under Imamganj Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 256058.
  • The record lists 413 people living in 72 households.
  • The reported village area is 136 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Kauwal
Census Village Code
256058
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Imamganj
Sub-district Census Code
01501
CD Block
Imamganj
Gram Panchayat
Pakri Guriya
Households
72
Population
413
Male Population
206
Female Population
207
Sex Ratio
1,004.85
Area
136 hectares
Area
1.36 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
24 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 303.68 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.74 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 70.94% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 30.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kauwal in the official administrative record. Census village code 256058, Pakri Guriya Gram Panchayat and Imamganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01501
Village Census Code
256058
CD Block Code
0489
Gram Panchayat Code
8221
CD Block Name
Imamganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Pakri Guriya

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Kauwal, about 24 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Imamganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
24 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
136 hectares
Area
1.36 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 413 people in 72 households, with 206 male residents and 207 female residents. The average household size is 5.74, and SC share is 70.94% and ST share is 0% for Kauwal. Population density works out to about 303.68 people per sq km.

Total Households
72
Total Population
413
Male Population
206
Female Population
207
Sex Ratio
1,004.85
Average Household Size
5.74
SC Population
293
SC Male Population
157
SC Female Population
136
SC Population Share
70.94
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kauwal 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 Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kauwal include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kauwal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Pulse, net sown area is 86 hectares and irrigated land is 26 hectares (30.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pulse
Forest Area In Hectares
42 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
86.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
60 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
26.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
26 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

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 Kauwal

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
5
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 4 80%
CRM 1 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 3 60%
State Bank of India 2 40%

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 824206 Gaya Imamganj Imamganj Aurangabad Tehsil Imamganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206
State Bank of India CRM 824206 Gaya Imamganj Imamganj Imamganj Sbi, Imamaganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206
Punjab National Bank ATM 824210 Gaya Imamganj Nagwan Teh.sherghati Nagwan(imamganj), Gaya, Bihar, 824210
State Bank of India ATM 824206 Gaya Imamganj Imamganj Imamganj Sbi, Imamaganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206

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 Kauwal village located?

Kauwal is in Imamganj Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Kauwal village in?

Kauwal village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Kauwal village in?

Kauwal village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kauwal under?

Kauwal comes under Imamganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kauwal?

The Census village code of Kauwal is 256058.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kauwal under?

Kauwal is listed under Pakri guriya Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Imamganj.

What is the population of Kauwal village?

The village record lists 413 people and 72 households for Kauwal.

How many households are in Kauwal village?

The village record lists 72 households for Kauwal.

What is the male and female population of Kauwal?

The record lists 206 male residents and 207 female residents for Kauwal.

What is the sex ratio of Kauwal village?

The sex ratio of Kauwal is 1,004.85 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kauwal village?

The reported geographical area of Kauwal is 136 hectares.

What is the population density of Kauwal village?

The approximate population density of Kauwal is 303.68 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kauwal?

The nearest town listed for Kauwal is Sherghati, about 24 km away.

How far is Kauwal from the district headquarters?

Kauwal is about 65 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kauwal from the sub-district headquarters?

Kauwal is about 7 km from Imamganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Kauwal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Pulse, net sown area is 86 hectares and irrigated land is 26 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kauwal. These records include 2 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 Kauwal.

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.