Indian Village Directory

Sahawa Village

Sahawa is an inhabited village in Purnia East Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223541, the Census 2011 record lists 530 people in 106 households and the reported area is 121 hectares. The local references include Gaura Gram Panchayat, Purnia East CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 18 km.

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Quick answer: Sahawa is a village in Purnia East Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223541 and 530 people in 106 households.
Village Code223541
Population530
Households106
Area121 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia

Key Village Facts

Village
Sahawa
Census Village Code
223541
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Purnia East
Sub-district Census Code
01134
CD Block
Purnia East
Gram Panchayat
Gaura
Households
106
Population
530
Male Population
273
Female Population
257
Sex Ratio
941.39
Area
121 hectares
Area
1.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sahawa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 530 people, 121 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Sahawa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictPurnia
CD BlockPurnia East
Gram PanchayatGaura
  • Sahawa falls under Purnia East Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 223541.
  • The record lists 530 people living in 106 households.
  • The reported village area is 121 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
  • 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

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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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density438.02 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share32.64%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share29.81%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share68.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sahawa in the official administrative record. Census village code 223541, Gaura Gram Panchayat and Purnia East CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01134
Village Census Code
223541
CD Block Code
0122
Gram Panchayat Code
012
CD Block Name
Purnia East
Gram Panchayat Name
Gaura

Location and Distance

Purnia is the nearest town listed for Sahawa, about 18 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Purnia East
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
18 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Purnia
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
121 hectares
Area
1.21 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 530 people in 106 households, with 273 male residents and 257 female residents. The average household size is 5, and SC share is 32.64% and ST share is 29.81% for Sahawa. Population density works out to about 438.02 people per sq km.

Total Households
106
Total Population
530
Male Population
273
Female Population
257
Sex Ratio
941.39
Average Household Size
5.0
SC Population
173
SC Male Population
92
SC Female Population
81
SC Population Share
32.64
ST Population
158
ST Male Population
77
ST Female Population
81
ST Population Share
29.81
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
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
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
32 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sahawa include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sahawa 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sahawa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 82 hectares and irrigated land is 56 hectares (68.3% 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
25.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5.5 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.5 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
82.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
26 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
56.0
Canals Area In Hectares
24 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sahawa

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
112
Banks in Matched Records
21
Matched PINs
9

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 77 69%
CRM 31 28%
CDM 3 2.7%
Electronic Kiosk 1 0.9%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 40 36%
Canara Bank 11 9.8%
Bank of Baroda 8 7.1%
Punjab National Bank 7 6.2%
Axis Bank Limited 6 5.4%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 854301 Purnia Purnia East Purnia (M Corp.) Purnia 854301 Bihar Axis Bank ATM Thana Chowk Madubani, Purnia, Bihar, 854301
Bank of Baroda ATM 854326 Purnia Purnia East Purnia (M Corp.) 854326 Purnea, Purnia, Bihar, 854326
Bank of India ATM 854301 Purnia Purnia East Purnia (M Corp.) Dist.-Purnea at-Nishiganj, Line Bazar, P. O- Line Bazar, P. S- K. Hat, Purnia, Bihar, 854301
Bank of Baroda ATM 854301 Purnia Purnia East Purnia (M Corp.) Khiru Chowk Bhatta Bazar Purnia, Purnia, Bihar, 854301
Bank of Baroda ATM 854301 Purnia Purnia East Purnia (M Corp.) Rajni Chowk, Vivekanand Coloni, Purnia, Bihar, 854301
Bank of Baroda ATM 854301 Purnia Purnia East Purnia (M Corp.) Line Bazar Red Cross Society Purnea, Purnia, Bihar, 854301
Bank of Baroda ATM 854301 Purnia Purnia East Purnia (M Corp.) Madhubani Bazar Amla Tola, Purnia, Bihar, 854301
Bank of India ATM 854301 Purnia Purnia East Purnia (M Corp.) Court Station Purnea Road Purnea Smt. Kamli Devi W/O Shri Kaleswar Yadav, Purnia, Bihar, 854301

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 Sahawa village located?

Sahawa is in Purnia East Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sahawa village in?

Sahawa village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Sahawa village in?

Sahawa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sahawa under?

Sahawa comes under Purnia East Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sahawa?

The Census village code of Sahawa is 223541.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sahawa under?

Sahawa is listed under Gaura Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Purnia East.

What is the population of Sahawa village?

The village record lists 530 people and 106 households for Sahawa.

How many households are in Sahawa village?

The village record lists 106 households for Sahawa.

What is the male and female population of Sahawa?

The record lists 273 male residents and 257 female residents for Sahawa.

What is the sex ratio of Sahawa village?

The sex ratio of Sahawa is 941.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sahawa village?

The reported geographical area of Sahawa is 121 hectares.

What is the population density of Sahawa village?

The approximate population density of Sahawa is 438.02 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sahawa?

The nearest town listed for Sahawa is Purnia, about 18 km away.

How far is Sahawa from the district headquarters?

Sahawa is about 18 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sahawa from the sub-district headquarters?

Sahawa is about 12 km from Purnia East, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Sahawa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 82 hectares and irrigated land is 56 hectares.

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

The page shows 112 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sahawa. These records include 21 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 Sahawa.

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.