Indian Village Directory

Diwan Village

Diwan is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257057, the Census 2011 record lists 6,272 people in 870 households and the reported area is 794 hectares. The local references include Dewa Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bodhgaya at about 8 km.

In short:

Diwan is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257057 and 6,272 people in 870 households.

Village Code257057

Population6,272

Households870

Area794 hectares

Nearest TownBodhgaya

Detailed village profile

Diwan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6,272 people, 794 hectares of reported area and Bodhgaya as the nearest town reference for Diwan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar

District Gaya

Block Mohanpur

CD Block Mohanpur

Gram Panchayat DEWA

Diwan falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 257057.
The record lists 6,272 people living in 870 households.
The reported village area is 794 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Bodhgaya.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Health 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

Key Village Facts

Village: Diwan
Census Village Code: 257057
State: Bihar
State Census Code: 10
District: Gaya
District Census Code: 236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Mohanpur
Sub-district Census Code: 01509
CD Block: Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat: Dewa
Households: 870
Population: 6,272
Male Population: 3,277
Female Population: 2,995
Sex Ratio: 913.95
Area: 794 hectares
Area: 7.94 sq km
Nearest Town: Bodhgaya
Nearest Town Distance: 8 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 789.92 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size 7.21 people Calculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share 35.99% Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share 0.02% Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share 61.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Diwan in the official administrative record. Census village code 257057, Dewa Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code: 10
District Census Code: 236
Sub-district Census Code: 01509
Village Census Code: 257057
CD Block Code: 0497
CD Block Name: Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name: Dewa

Location and Distance

Bodhgaya is the nearest town listed for Diwan, about 8 km away. Gaya 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: Mohanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 8 km
District Headquarter: Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter: 30 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Bodhgaya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Bodhgaya
Distance within State/UT: 8 km
Nearest Town: Bodhgaya
Distance from Nearest Town: 8 km
Total Geographical Area: 794 hectares
Area: 7.94 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6,272 people in 870 households, with 3,277 male residents and 2,995 female residents. The average household size is 7.21, and SC share is 35.99% and ST share is 0.02% for Diwan. Population density works out to about 789.92 people per sq km.

Total Households: 870
Total Population: 6,272
Male Population: 3,277
Female Population: 2,995
Sex Ratio: 913.95
Average Household Size: 7.21
SC Population: 2,257
SC Male Population: 1,177
SC Female Population: 1,080
SC Population Share: 35.99
ST Population: 1
ST Female Population: 1
ST Population Share: 0.02
Village Status: Inhabited

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Diwan. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 1
Veterinary Hospital Count: 1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count: 1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Diwan 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
Tube Wells Borehole: Available
Open Drainage: Available
Open Kutcha Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares: 312.16 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Diwan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office: Available
Post And Telegraph Office: Available
Telephone Landlines: Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC: Available
Public Bus Service: Available
Private Bus Service: Available
Railway Station: Available
Taxi: Available
Vans: Available
Tractors: Available
Cycle Rickshaw: Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven: Available
Animal Cart: Available
National Highway: 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 Diwan include commercial bank, cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank: Available
Cooperative Bank: Available
Agricultural Credit Societies: Available
Self Help Group SHG: Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop: Available
Mandis Regular Market: Available
Weekly Haat: Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Community Centre: Available
Sports Field: Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre: Available
Public Library: Available
Public Reading Room: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available
Birth And Death Registration Office: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Diwan is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 6 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: 5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use: Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use: Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users: Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Diwan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 538 hectares and irrigated land is 330.4 hectares (61.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Paddy
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 132 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 124 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 538.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 207.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 330.4
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares: 10.1 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares: 8.14 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count: 1
Water Bounded Macadam: Available
Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Diwan village located?

Diwan is in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Diwan village in?

Diwan village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Diwan village in?

Diwan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Diwan under?

Diwan comes under Mohanpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Diwan?

The Census village code of Diwan is 257057.

Which Gram Panchayat is Diwan under?

Diwan is listed under DEWA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohanpur.

What is the population of Diwan village?

The village record lists 6,272 people and 870 households for Diwan.

How many households are in Diwan village?

The village record lists 870 households for Diwan.

What is the male and female population of Diwan?

The record lists 3,277 male residents and 2,995 female residents for Diwan.

What is the sex ratio of Diwan village?

The sex ratio of Diwan is 913.95 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Diwan village?

The reported geographical area of Diwan is 794 hectares.

What is the population density of Diwan village?

The approximate population density of Diwan is 789.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Diwan?

The nearest town listed for Diwan is Bodhgaya, about 8 km away.

How far is Diwan from the district headquarters?

Diwan is about 30 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Diwan from the sub-district headquarters?

Diwan is about 8 km from Mohanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Diwan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 538 hectares and irrigated land is 330.4 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Diwan.

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.