Palhauwa is an inhabited village in Giriak Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 245160, the Census 2011 record lists 624 people in 102 households and the reported area is 70 hectares. The local references include Puraini Gram Panchayat, Giriak CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nawada at about 18 km.
In short:
Palhauwa is a village in Giriak Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 245160 and 624 people in 102 households.
Village Code245160
Population624
Households102
Area70 hectares
Nearest TownNawada
Detailed village profile
Palhauwa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 624 people, 70 hectares of reported area and Nawada as the nearest town reference for Palhauwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Palhauwa falls under Giriak Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 245160.
The record lists 624 people living in 102 households.
The reported village area is 70 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Nawada.
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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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
Palhauwa
Census Village Code
245160
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Giriak
Sub-district Census Code
01396
CD Block
Giriak
Gram Panchayat
Puraini
Households
102
Population
624
Male Population
325
Female Population
299
Sex Ratio
920
Area
70 hectares
Area
0.7 sq km
Nearest Town
Nawada
Nearest Town Distance
18 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 Density891.43 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.12 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share49.36%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share63.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Palhauwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 245160, Puraini Gram Panchayat and Giriak CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01396
Village Census Code
245160
CD Block Code
0384
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Giriak
Gram Panchayat Name
Puraini
Location and Distance
Nawada is the nearest town listed for Palhauwa, about 18 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 27 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Giriak
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
27 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nawada
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Nawada
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Nawada
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
70 hectares
Area
0.7 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 624 people in 102 households, with 325 male residents and 299 female residents. The average household size is 6.12, and SC share is 49.36% and ST share is 0% for Palhauwa. Population density works out to about 891.43 people per sq km.
Total Households
102
Total Population
624
Male Population
325
Female Population
299
Sex Ratio
920
Average Household Size
6.12
SC Population
308
SC Male Population
148
SC Female Population
160
SC Population Share
49.36
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Palhauwa list 1 government primary 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Palhauwa. 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
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palhauwa include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
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
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
30.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Palhauwa include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
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 Palhauwa 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 Palhauwa is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 12 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Palhauwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 63.86 hectares and irrigated land is 40.8 hectares (63.9% 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
6.14
Net Area Sown In Hectares
63.86
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
23.06 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
40.8
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2.3 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
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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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
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
67%
CRM
1
33%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab National Bank
1
33%
State Bank of India
1
33%
Indian Overseas Bank
1
33%
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.
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 Palhauwa village located?
Palhauwa is in Giriak Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Palhauwa village in?
Palhauwa village is in Nalanda district.
Which state is Palhauwa village in?
Palhauwa village is in Bihar.
Which block is Palhauwa under?
Palhauwa comes under Giriak Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Palhauwa?
The Census village code of Palhauwa is 245160.
Which Gram Panchayat is Palhauwa under?
Palhauwa is listed under Puraini Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Giriak.
What is the population of Palhauwa village?
The village record lists 624 people and 102 households for Palhauwa.
How many households are in Palhauwa village?
The village record lists 102 households for Palhauwa.
What is the male and female population of Palhauwa?
The record lists 325 male residents and 299 female residents for Palhauwa.
What is the sex ratio of Palhauwa village?
The sex ratio of Palhauwa is 920 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Palhauwa village?
The reported geographical area of Palhauwa is 70 hectares.
What is the population density of Palhauwa village?
The approximate population density of Palhauwa is 891.43 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Palhauwa?
The nearest town listed for Palhauwa is Nawada, about 18 km away.
How far is Palhauwa from the district headquarters?
Palhauwa is about 27 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Palhauwa from the sub-district headquarters?
Palhauwa is about 8 km from Giriak, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Palhauwa?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Palhauwa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Palhauwa?
For Palhauwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 63.86 hectares and irrigated land is 40.8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Palhauwa?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palhauwa. These records include 3 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.