Where is Belwan village located?
Belwan is in Meskaur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.
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.
Village Code258219
Population1,133
Households193
Area150 hectares
Nearest TownHisua
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density755.33 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.87 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share24.8%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share92.3%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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.