Indian Village Directory

Diawan Village

Diawan is an inhabited village in Karai Parsurai Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244158, the Census 2011 record lists 3,598 people in 609 households and the reported area is 240 hectares. The local references include Diyawan Gram Panchayat, Karai Parsurai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hilsa at about 12 km.

In short:

Diawan is a village in Karai Parsurai Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244158 and 3,598 people in 609 households.

Village Code244158
Population3,598
Households609
Area240 hectares
Nearest TownHilsa

Detailed village profile

Diawan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,598 people, 240 hectares of reported area and Hilsa as the nearest town reference for Diawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nalanda
CD Block Karai Parsurai
Gram Panchayat Diyawan
  • Diawan falls under Karai Parsurai Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244158.
  • The record lists 3,598 people living in 609 households.
  • The reported village area is 240 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hilsa.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Diawan
Census Village Code
244158
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Karai Parsurai
Sub-district Census Code
01378
CD Block
Karai Parsurai
Gram Panchayat
Diyawan
Households
609
Population
3,598
Male Population
1,900
Female Population
1,698
Sex Ratio
893.68
Area
240 hectares
Area
2.4 sq km
Nearest Town
Hilsa
Nearest Town Distance
12 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 1,499.17 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.91 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 24.46% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.56% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 83.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Diawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 244158, Diyawan Gram Panchayat and Karai Parsurai CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01378
Village Census Code
244158
CD Block Code
0366
Gram Panchayat Code
0002
CD Block Name
Karai Parsurai
Gram Panchayat Name
Diyawan

Location and Distance

Hilsa is the nearest town listed for Diawan, about 12 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 38 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Karai Parsurai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
1 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
38 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hilsa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hilsa
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Hilsa
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
240 hectares
Area
2.4 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,598 people in 609 households, with 1,900 male residents and 1,698 female residents. The average household size is 5.91, and SC share is 24.46% and ST share is 0.56% for Diawan. Population density works out to about 1,499.17 people per sq km.

Total Households
609
Total Population
3,598
Male Population
1,900
Female Population
1,698
Sex Ratio
893.68
Average Household Size
5.91
SC Population
880
SC Male Population
467
SC Female Population
413
SC Population Share
24.46
ST Population
20
ST Male Population
12
ST Female Population
8
ST Population Share
0.56
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Diawan list 3 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools and 3 private middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
3
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
3

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
4
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
3
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
7
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
6
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
1
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Diawan 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
River Canal Functions in Summer
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
200 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Diawan 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
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
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 Diawan include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Diawan is reported as 2 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Diawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 240 hectares and irrigated land is 200 hectares (83.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Net Area Sown In Hectares
240.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
40 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
200.0

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 Diawan village located?

Diawan is in Karai Parsurai Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Diawan village in?

Diawan village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Diawan village in?

Diawan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Diawan under?

Diawan comes under Karai Parsurai Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Diawan?

The Census village code of Diawan is 244158.

Which Gram Panchayat is Diawan under?

Diawan is listed under Diyawan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Karai Parsurai.

What is the population of Diawan village?

The village record lists 3,598 people and 609 households for Diawan.

How many households are in Diawan village?

The village record lists 609 households for Diawan.

What is the male and female population of Diawan?

The record lists 1,900 male residents and 1,698 female residents for Diawan.

What is the sex ratio of Diawan village?

The sex ratio of Diawan is 893.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Diawan village?

The reported geographical area of Diawan is 240 hectares.

What is the population density of Diawan village?

The approximate population density of Diawan is 1,499.17 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Diawan?

The nearest town listed for Diawan is Hilsa, about 12 km away.

How far is Diawan from the district headquarters?

Diawan is about 38 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Diawan from the sub-district headquarters?

Diawan is about 1 km from Karai Parsurai, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Diawan?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools and 3 private middle schools for Diawan.

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

For Diawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 240 hectares and irrigated land is 200 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.