Indian Village Directory

Andwas Village

Andwas is an inhabited village in Rajgir Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 245066, the Census 2011 record lists 6,284 people in 1,036 households and the reported area is 576 hectares. The local references include Lodipur Gram Panchayat, Rajgir CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rajgir at about 15 km.

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Quick answer: Andwas is a village in Rajgir Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 245066 and 6,284 people in 1,036 households.
Village Code245066
Population6,284
Households1,036
Area576 hectares
Nearest TownRajgir

Key Village Facts

Village
Andwas
Census Village Code
245066
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Rajgir
Sub-district Census Code
01394
CD Block
Rajgir
Gram Panchayat
Lodipur
Households
1,036
Population
6,284
Male Population
3,157
Female Population
3,127
Sex Ratio
990.5
Area
576 hectares
Area
5.76 sq km
Nearest Town
Rajgir
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
803116
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Andwas at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6,284 people, 576 hectares of reported area and Rajgir as the nearest town reference for Andwas, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictNalanda
BlockRajgir
CD BlockRajgir
Gram PanchayatLodipur
  • Andwas falls under Rajgir Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 245066.
  • The record lists 6,284 people living in 1,036 households.
  • The reported village area is 576 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rajgir.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density1,090.97 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.07 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.81%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share61.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Andwas in the official administrative record. Census village code 245066, Lodipur Gram Panchayat and Rajgir CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01394
Village Census Code
245066
CD Block Code
0382
Gram Panchayat Code
0004
CD Block Name
Rajgir
Gram Panchayat Name
Lodipur

Location and Distance

Rajgir is the nearest town listed for Andwas, about 15 km away. Biharsharif 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
Rajgir
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rajgir
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Rajgir
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Rajgir
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
576 hectares
Area
5.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6,284 people in 1,036 households, with 3,157 male residents and 3,127 female residents. The average household size is 6.07, and SC share is 18.81% and ST share is 0% for Andwas. Population density works out to about 1,090.97 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,036
Total Population
6,284
Male Population
3,157
Female Population
3,127
Sex Ratio
990.5
Average Household Size
6.07
SC Population
1,182
SC Male Population
606
SC Female Population
576
SC Population Share
18.81
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Andwas list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Andwas include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated 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
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
330.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Andwas include commercial bank, 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.

Commercial Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
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 Andwas is reported as 4 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
4 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
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Andwas show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 540.7 hectares and irrigated land is 330.2 hectares (61.1% 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
17.3
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
18 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
540.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
210.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
330.2

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 Andwas

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
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
17
Banks in Matched Records
11
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 14 82%
CRM 3 18%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 29%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 3 18%
Axis Bank Limited 1 5.9%
Bank of Baroda 1 5.9%
Bank of India 1 5.9%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) Dharamsala Road Ground, Ward No- 18, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Bank of Baroda ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) Rajgir Bus Stand Rajgir Opp. Bob Distt. Nalanda Bihar Neel Krishna Rajgir Bus, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Bank of India ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) Dangi Tola, Bihar Road, Rajgir Gandhi Aashram, W/O Shri Prahlad Upadhay, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Canara Bank ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) Dharmashala Road Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Central Bank of India ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) Nalanda Upadhyaya Toli Rajgir.803116, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) 0 Hdfcbankatm Khatano234, Tauzino12569, Wardno06, Holdingno180a/1, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) 0 Hdfcbanklimited, Rtc5, Crpfcamp, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) Dharamshala Road Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116

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 Andwas village located?

Andwas is in Rajgir Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Andwas village in?

Andwas village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Andwas village in?

Andwas village is in Bihar.

Which block is Andwas under?

Andwas comes under Rajgir Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Andwas?

The Census village code of Andwas is 245066.

Which Gram Panchayat is Andwas under?

Andwas is listed under Lodipur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Rajgir.

What is the population of Andwas village?

The village record lists 6,284 people and 1,036 households for Andwas.

How many households are in Andwas village?

The village record lists 1,036 households for Andwas.

What is the male and female population of Andwas?

The record lists 3,157 male residents and 3,127 female residents for Andwas.

What is the sex ratio of Andwas village?

The sex ratio of Andwas is 990.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Andwas village?

The reported geographical area of Andwas is 576 hectares.

What is the population density of Andwas village?

The approximate population density of Andwas is 1,090.97 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Andwas?

The nearest town listed for Andwas is Rajgir, about 15 km away.

How far is Andwas from the district headquarters?

Andwas is about 30 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Andwas from the sub-district headquarters?

Andwas is about 15 km from Rajgir, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Andwas?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Andwas.

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

For Andwas, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 540.7 hectares and irrigated land is 330.2 hectares.

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

The page shows 17 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Andwas. These records include 11 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.