Indian Village Directory

Parawan Village

Parawan is an inhabited village in Ghoshi Block of Jehanabad district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 260441, the Census 2011 record lists 3,608 people in 520 households and the reported area is 356 hectares. The local references include Parawan Gram Panchayat, Ghoshi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jehanabad at about 29 km.

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Quick answer: Parawan is a village in Ghoshi Block, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 260441 and 3,608 people in 520 households.
Village Code260441
Population3,608
Households520
Area356 hectares
Nearest TownJehanabad

Key Village Facts

Village
Parawan
Census Village Code
260441
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Jehanabad
District Census Code
239
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ghoshi
Sub-district Census Code
01539
CD Block
Ghoshi
Gram Panchayat
Parawan
Households
520
Population
3,608
Male Population
1,833
Female Population
1,775
Sex Ratio
968.36
Area
356 hectares
Area
3.56 sq km
Nearest Town
Jehanabad
Nearest Town Distance
29 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Parawan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,608 people, 356 hectares of reported area and Jehanabad as the nearest town reference for Parawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictJehanabad
BlockGhoshi
CD BlockGhoshi
Gram Panchayatparawan
  • Parawan falls under Ghoshi Block in Jehanabad district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 260441.
  • The record lists 3,608 people living in 520 households.
  • The reported village area is 356 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jehanabad.
  • 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 Density1,013.48 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.94 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.04%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share72.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Parawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 260441, Parawan Gram Panchayat and Ghoshi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
239
Sub-district Census Code
01539
Village Census Code
260441
CD Block Code
0527
CD Block Name
Ghoshi
Gram Panchayat Name
Parawan

Location and Distance

Jehanabad is the nearest town listed for Parawan, about 29 km away. Jehanabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 29 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ghoshi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Jehanabad
Distance from District Headquarter
29 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jehanabad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
29 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jehanabad
Distance within State/UT
29 km
Nearest Town
Jehanabad
Distance from Nearest Town
29 km
Total Geographical Area
356 hectares
Area
3.56 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,608 people in 520 households, with 1,833 male residents and 1,775 female residents. The average household size is 6.94, and SC share is 9.04% and ST share is 0% for Parawan. Population density works out to about 1,013.48 people per sq km.

Total Households
520
Total Population
3,608
Male Population
1,833
Female Population
1,775
Sex Ratio
968.36
Average Household Size
6.94
SC Population
326
SC Male Population
163
SC Female Population
163
SC Population Share
9.04
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Parawan list 2 government primary schools 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Parawan 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
56.7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Parawan is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 2 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Parawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 265.9 hectares and irrigated land is 193.8 hectares (72.9% 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
33.72
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.18 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
56.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
265.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
72.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
193.8
Canals Area In Hectares
137.1 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Parawan

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Indian Bank 1 100%

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
Indian Bank ATM 804406 Jehanabad Ghoshi Birupur Birupur Birupur, Jehanabad, Bihar, 804406

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 Parawan village located?

Parawan is in Ghoshi Block of Jehanabad district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Parawan village in?

Parawan village is in Jehanabad district.

Which state is Parawan village in?

Parawan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Parawan under?

Parawan comes under Ghoshi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Parawan?

The Census village code of Parawan is 260441.

Which Gram Panchayat is Parawan under?

Parawan is listed under parawan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ghoshi.

What is the population of Parawan village?

The village record lists 3,608 people and 520 households for Parawan.

How many households are in Parawan village?

The village record lists 520 households for Parawan.

What is the male and female population of Parawan?

The record lists 1,833 male residents and 1,775 female residents for Parawan.

What is the sex ratio of Parawan village?

The sex ratio of Parawan is 968.36 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Parawan village?

The reported geographical area of Parawan is 356 hectares.

What is the population density of Parawan village?

The approximate population density of Parawan is 1,013.48 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Parawan?

The nearest town listed for Parawan is Jehanabad, about 29 km away.

How far is Parawan from the district headquarters?

Parawan is about 29 km from Jehanabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Parawan from the sub-district headquarters?

Parawan is about 15 km from Ghoshi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Parawan?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Parawan.

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

For Parawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 265.9 hectares and irrigated land is 193.8 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Parawan. These records include 1 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.