Where is Amwa village located?
Amwa is in Paharpur Block of Purba Champaran district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Amwa Village
Amwa is an inhabited village in Paharpur Block of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 218111, the Census 2011 record lists 1,672 people in 289 households and the reported area is 197.9 hectares. The local references include Parsauni Gram Panchayat, Paharpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Areraj at about 18 km.
Village Code218111
Population1,672
Households289
Area197.9 hectares
Nearest TownAreraj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Amwa
- Census Village Code
- 218111
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Purba Champaran
- District Census Code
- 204
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Paharpur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01044
- CD Block
- Paharpur
- Gram Panchayat
- Parsauni
- Households
- 289
- Population
- 1,672
- Male Population
- 923
- Female Population
- 749
- Sex Ratio
- 811.48
- Area
- 197.9 hectares
- Area
- 1.98 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Areraj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 18 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Amwa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,672 people, 197.9 hectares of reported area and Areraj as the nearest town reference for Amwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Amwa falls under Paharpur Block in Purba Champaran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 218111.
- The record lists 1,672 people living in 289 households.
- The reported village area is 197.9 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Areraj.
- 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 Density844.87 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.79 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.45%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share63.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Amwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 218111, Parsauni Gram Panchayat and Paharpur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 204
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01044
- Village Census Code
- 218111
- CD Block Code
- 0032
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0015
- CD Block Name
- Paharpur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Parsauni
Location and Distance
Areraj is the nearest town listed for Amwa, about 18 km away. Motihari 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
- Paharpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Motihari
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 35 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Areraj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 18 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Areraj
- Distance within State/UT
- 18 km
- Nearest Town
- Areraj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 18 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 197.9 hectares
- Area
- 1.98 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,672 people in 289 households, with 923 male residents and 749 female residents. The average household size is 5.79, and SC share is 2.45% and ST share is 0% for Amwa. Population density works out to about 844.87 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 289
- Total Population
- 1,672
- Male Population
- 923
- Female Population
- 749
- Sex Ratio
- 811.48
- Average Household Size
- 5.79
- SC Population
- 41
- SC Male Population
- 20
- SC Female Population
- 21
- SC Population Share
- 2.45
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Amwa list 1 government primary 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Amwa. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Amwa 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 Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 60 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Amwa include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Amwa 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.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Amwa is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 2 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
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 2 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Amwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 150.3 hectares and irrigated land is 95.1 hectares (63.3% 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
- 27.5
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 20.1 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 150.3
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 55.2 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 95.1
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 35.1 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Amwa village in?
Amwa village is in Purba Champaran district.
Which state is Amwa village in?
Amwa village is in Bihar.
Which block is Amwa under?
Amwa comes under Paharpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Amwa?
The Census village code of Amwa is 218111.
Which Gram Panchayat is Amwa under?
Amwa is listed under Parsauni Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Paharpur.
What is the population of Amwa village?
The village record lists 1,672 people and 289 households for Amwa.
How many households are in Amwa village?
The village record lists 289 households for Amwa.
What is the male and female population of Amwa?
The record lists 923 male residents and 749 female residents for Amwa.
What is the sex ratio of Amwa village?
The sex ratio of Amwa is 811.48 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Amwa village?
The reported geographical area of Amwa is 197.9 hectares.
What is the population density of Amwa village?
The approximate population density of Amwa is 844.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Amwa?
The nearest town listed for Amwa is Areraj, about 18 km away.
How far is Amwa from the district headquarters?
Amwa is about 35 km from Motihari, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Amwa from the sub-district headquarters?
Amwa is about 15 km from Paharpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Amwa?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Amwa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Amwa?
For Amwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 150.3 hectares and irrigated land is 95.1 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Amwa.