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Gonwara Village

Gonwara is an inhabited village in Shivaji Nagar Block of Samastipur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 236427, the Census 2011 record lists 1,937 people in 389 households and the reported area is 53 hectares. The local references include Jakhar Dharampur Gram Panchayat, Shivaji Nagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rosera at about 7 km.

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Quick answer: Gonwara is a village in Shivaji Nagar Block, Samastipur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 236427 and 1,937 people in 389 households.
Village Code236427
Population1,937
Households389
Area53 hectares
Nearest TownRosera

Key Village Facts

Village
Gonwara
Census Village Code
236427
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Samastipur
District Census Code
221
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shivaji Nagar
Sub-district Census Code
01286
CD Block
Shivaji Nagar
Gram Panchayat
Jakhar Dharampur
Households
389
Population
1,937
Male Population
1,001
Female Population
936
Sex Ratio
935.06
Area
53 hectares
Area
0.53 sq km
Nearest Town
Rosera
Nearest Town Distance
7 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gonwara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,937 people, 53 hectares of reported area and Rosera as the nearest town reference for Gonwara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictSamastipur
CD BlockShivaji Nagar
Gram PanchayatJAKHAR DHARAMPUR
  • Gonwara falls under Shivaji Nagar Block in Samastipur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 236427.
  • The record lists 1,937 people living in 389 households.
  • The reported village area is 53 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rosera.
  • 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
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 Density3,654.72 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.98 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share45.22%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.15%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share66.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gonwara in the official administrative record. Census village code 236427, Jakhar Dharampur Gram Panchayat and Shivaji Nagar CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
221
Sub-district Census Code
01286
Village Census Code
236427
CD Block Code
0274
Gram Panchayat Code
0002
CD Block Name
Shivaji Nagar
Gram Panchayat Name
Jakhar Dharampur

Location and Distance

Rosera is the nearest town listed for Gonwara, about 7 km away. Samastipur 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
Shivaji Nagar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Samastipur
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rosera
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
7 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Rosera
Distance within State/UT
7 km
Nearest Town
Rosera
Distance from Nearest Town
7 km
Total Geographical Area
53 hectares
Area
0.53 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,937 people in 389 households, with 1,001 male residents and 936 female residents. The average household size is 4.98, and SC share is 45.22% and ST share is 0.15% for Gonwara. Population density works out to about 3,654.72 people per sq km.

Total Households
389
Total Population
1,937
Male Population
1,001
Female Population
936
Sex Ratio
935.06
Average Household Size
4.98
SC Population
876
SC Male Population
445
SC Female Population
431
SC Population Share
45.22
ST Population
3
ST Male Population
3
ST Population Share
0.15
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gonwara list 1 government primary school and 1 private 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gonwara 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
21.22 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gonwara include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gonwara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 31.82 hectares and irrigated land is 21.22 hectares (66.7% 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
14.75
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
5.38 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.05 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
31.82
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
10.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
21.22

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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gonwara

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.

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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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 848117 Samastipur Shivaji Nagar Rahiar Kunchi Rosera - Hathouri Kothi Rd, Baghopur (Mananpur) Rosera - Hathouri Kothi Rd, Baghopur (Mananpur), Samastipur, Bihar, 848…

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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 Gonwara village located?

Gonwara is in Shivaji Nagar Block of Samastipur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gonwara village in?

Gonwara village is in Samastipur district.

Which state is Gonwara village in?

Gonwara village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gonwara under?

Gonwara comes under Shivaji Nagar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gonwara?

The Census village code of Gonwara is 236427.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gonwara under?

Gonwara is listed under JAKHAR DHARAMPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shivaji Nagar.

What is the population of Gonwara village?

The village record lists 1,937 people and 389 households for Gonwara.

How many households are in Gonwara village?

The village record lists 389 households for Gonwara.

What is the male and female population of Gonwara?

The record lists 1,001 male residents and 936 female residents for Gonwara.

What is the sex ratio of Gonwara village?

The sex ratio of Gonwara is 935.06 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gonwara village?

The reported geographical area of Gonwara is 53 hectares.

What is the population density of Gonwara village?

The approximate population density of Gonwara is 3,654.72 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gonwara?

The nearest town listed for Gonwara is Rosera, about 7 km away.

How far is Gonwara from the district headquarters?

Gonwara is about 35 km from Samastipur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gonwara from the sub-district headquarters?

Gonwara is about 16 km from Shivaji Nagar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gonwara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Gonwara.

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

For Gonwara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 31.82 hectares and irrigated land is 21.22 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gonwara. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.