Indian Village Directory

Tonwa Village

Tonwa is an inhabited village in Sidhaw Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216098, the Census 2011 record lists 2,290 people in 369 households and the reported area is 300.7 hectares. The local references include Kharhat Tribhouni Gram Panchayat, Sidhaw CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bagha at about 20 km.

In short:

Tonwa is a village in Sidhaw Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216098 and 2,290 people in 369 households.

Village Code216098
Population2,290
Households369
Area300.7 hectares
Nearest TownBagha

Detailed village profile

Tonwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,290 people, 300.7 hectares of reported area and Bagha as the nearest town reference for Tonwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Sidhaw
CD Block Sidhaw
Gram Panchayat Kharhat tribhouni
  • Tonwa falls under Sidhaw Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216098.
  • The record lists 2,290 people living in 369 households.
  • The reported village area is 300.7 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bagha.
  • 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
Tonwa
Census Village Code
216098
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sidhaw
Sub-district Census Code
01013
CD Block
Sidhaw
Gram Panchayat
Kharhat Tribhouni
Households
369
Population
2,290
Male Population
1,222
Female Population
1,068
Sex Ratio
873.98
Area
300.7 hectares
Area
3.01 sq km
Nearest Town
Bagha
Nearest Town Distance
20 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 761.56 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.21 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 16.77% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.61% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 76.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Tonwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 216098, Kharhat Tribhouni Gram Panchayat and Sidhaw CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01013
Village Census Code
216098
CD Block Code
0001
Gram Panchayat Code
0021
CD Block Name
Sidhaw
Gram Panchayat Name
Kharhat Tribhouni

Location and Distance

Bagha is the nearest town listed for Tonwa, about 20 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sidhaw
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bagha
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bagha
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Bagha
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
300.7 hectares
Area
3.01 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,290 people in 369 households, with 1,222 male residents and 1,068 female residents. The average household size is 6.21, and SC share is 16.77% and ST share is 0.61% for Tonwa. Population density works out to about 761.56 people per sq km.

Total Households
369
Total Population
2,290
Male Population
1,222
Female Population
1,068
Sex Ratio
873.98
Average Household Size
6.21
SC Population
384
SC Male Population
210
SC Female Population
174
SC Population Share
16.77
ST Population
14
ST Male Population
6
ST Female Population
8
ST Population Share
0.61
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Tonwa 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Tonwa include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Tonwa 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Tonwa is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 3 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Tonwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 272.5 hectares and irrigated land is 209.2 hectares (76.8% 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
27.2
Net Area Sown In Hectares
272.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
63.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
209.2
Canals Area In Hectares
207.6 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 Tonwa village located?

Tonwa is in Sidhaw Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Tonwa village in?

Tonwa village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Tonwa village in?

Tonwa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Tonwa under?

Tonwa comes under Sidhaw Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Tonwa?

The Census village code of Tonwa is 216098.

Which Gram Panchayat is Tonwa under?

Tonwa is listed under Kharhat tribhouni Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sidhaw.

What is the population of Tonwa village?

The village record lists 2,290 people and 369 households for Tonwa.

How many households are in Tonwa village?

The village record lists 369 households for Tonwa.

What is the male and female population of Tonwa?

The record lists 1,222 male residents and 1,068 female residents for Tonwa.

What is the sex ratio of Tonwa village?

The sex ratio of Tonwa is 873.98 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Tonwa village?

The reported geographical area of Tonwa is 300.7 hectares.

What is the population density of Tonwa village?

The approximate population density of Tonwa is 761.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Tonwa?

The nearest town listed for Tonwa is Bagha, about 20 km away.

How far is Tonwa from the district headquarters?

Tonwa is about 60 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Tonwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Tonwa is about 18 km from Sidhaw, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Tonwa?

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

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

For Tonwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 272.5 hectares and irrigated land is 209.2 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.