Where is Pawai village located?
Pawai is in Meskaur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Pawai Village
Pawai is an inhabited village in Meskaur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258210, the Census 2011 record lists 2,279 people in 383 households and the reported area is 253 hectares. The local references include Mirzapur Gram Panchayat, Meskaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 17 km.
Village Code258210
Population2,279
Households383
Area253 hectares
Nearest TownHisua
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Pawai
- Census Village Code
- 258210
- 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
- Mirzapur
- Households
- 383
- Population
- 2,279
- Male Population
- 1,188
- Female Population
- 1,091
- Sex Ratio
- 918.35
- Area
- 253 hectares
- Area
- 2.53 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 17 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Pawai at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,279 people, 253 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Pawai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Pawai falls under Meskaur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 258210.
- The record lists 2,279 people living in 383 households.
- The reported village area is 253 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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Data Sources and Verification
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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 Density900.79 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.95 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share41.73%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.09%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share55%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Pawai in the official administrative record. Census village code 258210, Mirzapur Gram Panchayat and Meskaur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01522
- Village Census Code
- 258210
- CD Block Code
- 0510
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 1
- CD Block Name
- Meskaur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Mirzapur
Location and Distance
Hisua is the nearest town listed for Pawai, about 17 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 43 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Meskaur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18 km
- District Headquarter
- Nawada
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 43 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
- 253 hectares
- Area
- 2.53 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,279 people in 383 households, with 1,188 male residents and 1,091 female residents. The average household size is 5.95, and SC share is 41.73% and ST share is 0.09% for Pawai. Population density works out to about 900.79 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 383
- Total Population
- 2,279
- Male Population
- 1,188
- Female Population
- 1,091
- Sex Ratio
- 918.35
- Average Household Size
- 5.95
- SC Population
- 951
- SC Male Population
- 494
- SC Female Population
- 457
- SC Population Share
- 41.73
- ST Population
- 2
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Female Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.09
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pawai list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pawai include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 11.9 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Pawai.
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Pawai include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Pawai show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 252.5 hectares and irrigated land is 138.9 hectares (55% 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
- 0.5
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 252.5
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 113.6 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 138.9
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 127 hectares
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Pawai village in?
Pawai village is in Nawada district.
Which state is Pawai village in?
Pawai village is in Bihar.
Which block is Pawai under?
Pawai comes under Meskaur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Pawai?
The Census village code of Pawai is 258210.
Which Gram Panchayat is Pawai under?
Pawai is listed under Mirzapur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meskaur.
What is the population of Pawai village?
The village record lists 2,279 people and 383 households for Pawai.
How many households are in Pawai village?
The village record lists 383 households for Pawai.
What is the male and female population of Pawai?
The record lists 1,188 male residents and 1,091 female residents for Pawai.
What is the sex ratio of Pawai village?
The sex ratio of Pawai is 918.35 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Pawai village?
The reported geographical area of Pawai is 253 hectares.
What is the population density of Pawai village?
The approximate population density of Pawai is 900.79 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Pawai?
The nearest town listed for Pawai is Hisua, about 17 km away.
How far is Pawai from the district headquarters?
Pawai is about 43 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Pawai from the sub-district headquarters?
Pawai is about 18 km from Meskaur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pawai?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Pawai.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Pawai?
For Pawai, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 252.5 hectares and irrigated land is 138.9 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Pawai.