Indian Village Directory

Belwan Village

Belwan is an inhabited village in Meskaur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258219, the Census 2011 record lists 1,133 people in 193 households and the reported area is 150 hectares. The local references include Barosar Gram Panchayat, Meskaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 17 km.

In short:

Belwan is a village in Meskaur Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258219 and 1,133 people in 193 households.

Village Code258219
Population1,133
Households193
Area150 hectares
Nearest TownHisua

Detailed village profile

Belwan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,133 people, 150 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Belwan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nawada
Block Meskaur
CD Block Meskaur
Gram Panchayat Barosar
  • Belwan falls under Meskaur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 258219.
  • The record lists 1,133 people living in 193 households.
  • The reported village area is 150 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
  • 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
Belwan
Census Village Code
258219
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Meskaur
Sub-district Census Code
01522
CD Block
Meskaur
Gram Panchayat
Barosar
Households
193
Population
1,133
Male Population
569
Female Population
564
Sex Ratio
991.21
Area
150 hectares
Area
1.5 sq km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Nearest Town Distance
17 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 755.33 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.87 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 24.8% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 92.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Belwan in the official administrative record. Census village code 258219, Barosar Gram Panchayat and Meskaur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01522
Village Census Code
258219
CD Block Code
0510
Gram Panchayat Code
3
CD Block Name
Meskaur
Gram Panchayat Name
Barosar

Location and Distance

Hisua is the nearest town listed for Belwan, about 17 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 33 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Meskaur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
33 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hisua
Distance within State/UT
17 km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
150 hectares
Area
1.5 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,133 people in 193 households, with 569 male residents and 564 female residents. The average household size is 5.87, and SC share is 24.8% and ST share is 0% for Belwan. Population density works out to about 755.33 people per sq km.

Total Households
193
Total Population
1,133
Male Population
569
Female Population
564
Sex Ratio
991.21
Average Household Size
5.87
SC Population
281
SC Male Population
146
SC Female Population
135
SC Population Share
24.8
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Belwan list 1 government primary school 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
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Belwan 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
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
1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Belwan.

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Belwan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 100.9 hectares and irrigated land is 93.1 hectares (92.3% 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
49.1
Net Area Sown In Hectares
100.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
7.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
93.1
Canals Area In Hectares
92.1 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Belwan village located?

Belwan is in Meskaur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Belwan village in?

Belwan village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Belwan village in?

Belwan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Belwan under?

Belwan comes under Meskaur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Belwan?

The Census village code of Belwan is 258219.

Which Gram Panchayat is Belwan under?

Belwan is listed under Barosar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meskaur.

What is the population of Belwan village?

The village record lists 1,133 people and 193 households for Belwan.

How many households are in Belwan village?

The village record lists 193 households for Belwan.

What is the male and female population of Belwan?

The record lists 569 male residents and 564 female residents for Belwan.

What is the sex ratio of Belwan village?

The sex ratio of Belwan is 991.21 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Belwan village?

The reported geographical area of Belwan is 150 hectares.

What is the population density of Belwan village?

The approximate population density of Belwan is 755.33 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Belwan?

The nearest town listed for Belwan is Hisua, about 17 km away.

How far is Belwan from the district headquarters?

Belwan is about 33 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Belwan from the sub-district headquarters?

Belwan is about 11 km from Meskaur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Belwan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Belwan.

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

For Belwan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 100.9 hectares and irrigated land is 93.1 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.