Indian Village Directory

Asawan Village

Asawan is an inhabited village in Pakribarawan Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257711, the Census 2011 record lists 1,593 people in 222 households and the reported area is 234 hectares. The local references include Kawala Gram Panchayat, Pakribarawan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nawada at about 35 km.

In short:

Asawan is a village in Pakribarawan Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257711 and 1,593 people in 222 households.

Village Code257711
Population1,593
Households222
Area234 hectares
Nearest TownNawada

Detailed village profile

Asawan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,593 people, 234 hectares of reported area and Nawada as the nearest town reference for Asawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nawada
Block Pakribarawan
CD Block Pakribarawan
Gram Panchayat Kawala
  • Asawan falls under Pakribarawan Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257711.
  • The record lists 1,593 people living in 222 households.
  • The reported village area is 234 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Nawada.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Village Facts

Village
Asawan
Census Village Code
257711
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pakribarawan
Sub-district Census Code
01515
CD Block
Pakribarawan
Gram Panchayat
Kawala
Households
222
Population
1,593
Male Population
816
Female Population
777
Sex Ratio
952.21
Area
234 hectares
Area
2.34 sq km
Nearest Town
Nawada
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
805124
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 680.77 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 7.18 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 8.85% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 87.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Asawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 257711, Kawala Gram Panchayat and Pakribarawan CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01515
Village Census Code
257711
CD Block Code
0503
Gram Panchayat Code
15
CD Block Name
Pakribarawan
Gram Panchayat Name
Kawala

Location and Distance

Nawada is the nearest town listed for Asawan, about 35 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pakribarawan
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nawada
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Nawada
Distance within State/UT
35 km
Nearest Town
Nawada
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
234 hectares
Area
2.34 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,593 people in 222 households, with 816 male residents and 777 female residents. The average household size is 7.18, and SC share is 8.85% and ST share is 0% for Asawan. Population density works out to about 680.77 people per sq km.

Total Households
222
Total Population
1,593
Male Population
816
Female Population
777
Sex Ratio
952.21
Average Household Size
7.18
SC Population
141
SC Male Population
78
SC Female Population
63
SC Population Share
8.85
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
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
66.92 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Asawan include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Asawan include self-help groups, 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Asawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 162.1 hectares and irrigated land is 142.18 hectares (87.7% 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
14.94
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
14.41 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
42.55 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
162.1
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
19.92 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
142.18
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
75.26 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

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Asawan

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 50%
State Bank of India 1 50%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 805124 Nawada Pakribarawan Pakri Barwan Bihar 805124 Bo Pakribarwan (290800), Distt. - Nawada, Nawada, Bihar, 805124
State Bank of India ATM 805124 Nawada Pakribarawan Pakri Barwan Pakri Barawan Pakri Barawan, Nawada, Bihar, 805124

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 Asawan village located?

Asawan is in Pakribarawan Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Asawan village in?

Asawan village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Asawan village in?

Asawan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Asawan under?

Asawan comes under Pakribarawan Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Asawan?

The Census village code of Asawan is 257711.

Which Gram Panchayat is Asawan under?

Asawan is listed under Kawala Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pakribarawan.

What is the population of Asawan village?

The village record lists 1,593 people and 222 households for Asawan.

How many households are in Asawan village?

The village record lists 222 households for Asawan.

What is the male and female population of Asawan?

The record lists 816 male residents and 777 female residents for Asawan.

What is the sex ratio of Asawan village?

The sex ratio of Asawan is 952.21 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Asawan village?

The reported geographical area of Asawan is 234 hectares.

What is the population density of Asawan village?

The approximate population density of Asawan is 680.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Asawan?

The nearest town listed for Asawan is Nawada, about 35 km away.

How far is Asawan from the district headquarters?

Asawan is about 35 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Asawan from the sub-district headquarters?

Asawan is about 15 km from Pakribarawan, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Asawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 162.1 hectares and irrigated land is 142.18 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Asawan. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.