Indian Village Directory

Gawnaha Village

Gawnaha is an inhabited village in Lauriya Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216750, the Census 2011 record lists 1,802 people in 298 households and the reported area is 124.6 hectares. The local references include Baghi Basawariya Gram Panchayat, Lauriya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 12 km.

In short:

Gawnaha is a village in Lauriya Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216750 and 1,802 people in 298 households.

Village Code216750
Population1,802
Households298
Area124.6 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj

Detailed village profile

Gawnaha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,802 people, 124.6 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Gawnaha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Lauriya
CD Block Lauriya
Gram Panchayat Baghi Basawariya
  • Gawnaha falls under Lauriya Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216750.
  • The record lists 1,802 people living in 298 households.
  • The reported village area is 124.6 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Gawnaha
Census Village Code
216750
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Lauriya
Sub-district Census Code
01018
CD Block
Lauriya
Gram Panchayat
Baghi Basawariya
Households
298
Population
1,802
Male Population
949
Female Population
853
Sex Ratio
898.84
Area
124.6 hectares
Area
1.25 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Nearest Town Distance
12 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 1,446.23 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.05 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 11.1% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 84.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gawnaha in the official administrative record. Census village code 216750, Baghi Basawariya Gram Panchayat and Lauriya CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01018
Village Census Code
216750
CD Block Code
0006
Gram Panchayat Code
0115
CD Block Name
Lauriya
Gram Panchayat Name
Baghi Basawariya

Location and Distance

Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Gawnaha, about 12 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Lauriya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
36 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Narkatiyaganj
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
124.6 hectares
Area
1.25 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,802 people in 298 households, with 949 male residents and 853 female residents. The average household size is 6.05, and SC share is 11.1% and ST share is 0% for Gawnaha. Population density works out to about 1,446.23 people per sq km.

Total Households
298
Total Population
1,802
Male Population
949
Female Population
853
Sex Ratio
898.84
Average Household Size
6.05
SC Population
200
SC Male Population
108
SC Female Population
92
SC Population Share
11.1
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gawnaha list 1 government primary 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Gawnaha. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
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
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gawnaha include 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
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 Gawnaha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 107.09 hectares and irrigated land is 90.34 hectares (84.4% 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
16.4
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.09 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.02 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
107.09
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
16.75 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
90.34
Canals Area In Hectares
64.06 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
26.28 hectares

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

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gawnaha village located?

Gawnaha is in Lauriya Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gawnaha village in?

Gawnaha village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Gawnaha village in?

Gawnaha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gawnaha under?

Gawnaha comes under Lauriya Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gawnaha?

The Census village code of Gawnaha is 216750.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gawnaha under?

Gawnaha is listed under Baghi Basawariya Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Lauriya.

What is the population of Gawnaha village?

The village record lists 1,802 people and 298 households for Gawnaha.

How many households are in Gawnaha village?

The village record lists 298 households for Gawnaha.

What is the male and female population of Gawnaha?

The record lists 949 male residents and 853 female residents for Gawnaha.

What is the sex ratio of Gawnaha village?

The sex ratio of Gawnaha is 898.84 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gawnaha village?

The reported geographical area of Gawnaha is 124.6 hectares.

What is the population density of Gawnaha village?

The approximate population density of Gawnaha is 1,446.23 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gawnaha?

The nearest town listed for Gawnaha is Narkatiyaganj, about 12 km away.

How far is Gawnaha from the district headquarters?

Gawnaha is about 36 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gawnaha from the sub-district headquarters?

Gawnaha is about 10 km from Lauriya, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gawnaha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gawnaha.

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

For Gawnaha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 107.09 hectares and irrigated land is 90.34 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.