Indian Village Directory

Kawai Village

Kawai is an inhabited village in Vidyapati Nagar Block of Samastipur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 236990, the Census 2011 record lists 1,372 people in 249 households and the reported area is 54 hectares. The local references include Shothgama Gram Panchayat, Vidyapati Nagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dalsinghsarai at about 18 km.

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Quick answer: Kawai is a village in Vidyapati Nagar Block, Samastipur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 236990 and 1,372 people in 249 households.
Village Code236990
Population1,372
Households249
Area54 hectares
Nearest TownDalsinghsarai

Key Village Facts

Village
Kawai
Census Village Code
236990
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Samastipur
District Census Code
221
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Vidyapati Nagar
Sub-district Census Code
01296
CD Block
Vidyapati Nagar
Gram Panchayat
Shothgama
Households
249
Population
1,372
Male Population
756
Female Population
616
Sex Ratio
814.81
Area
54 hectares
Area
0.54 sq km
Nearest Town
Dalsinghsarai
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kawai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,372 people, 54 hectares of reported area and Dalsinghsarai as the nearest town reference for Kawai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictSamastipur
CD BlockVidyapati Nagar
Gram PanchayatSHOTHGAMA
  • Kawai falls under Vidyapati Nagar Block in Samastipur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 236990.
  • The record lists 1,372 people living in 249 households.
  • The reported village area is 54 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dalsinghsarai.
  • 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 Density2,540.74 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.51 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share22.74%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share81.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kawai in the official administrative record. Census village code 236990, Shothgama Gram Panchayat and Vidyapati Nagar CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
221
Sub-district Census Code
01296
Village Census Code
236990
CD Block Code
0284
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Vidyapati Nagar
Gram Panchayat Name
Shothgama

Location and Distance

Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town listed for Kawai, about 18 km away. Samastipur is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Vidyapati Nagar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Samastipur
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dalsinghsarai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dalsinghsarai
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Dalsinghsarai
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
54 hectares
Area
0.54 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,372 people in 249 households, with 756 male residents and 616 female residents. The average household size is 5.51, and SC share is 22.74% and ST share is 0% for Kawai. Population density works out to about 2,540.74 people per sq km.

Total Households
249
Total Population
1,372
Male Population
756
Female Population
616
Sex Ratio
814.81
Average Household Size
5.51
SC Population
312
SC Male Population
175
SC Female Population
137
SC Population Share
22.74
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kawai 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 Kawai. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

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
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
34 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Private Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Other District Road
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 Kawai 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kawai is reported as 4 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
4 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 Kawai show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 54 hectares and irrigated land is 44 hectares (81.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Net Area Sown In Hectares
54.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
44.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
10 hectares

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 Kawai

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
5–10 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
CRM 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 CRM 848503 Samastipur Vidyapati Nagar Sahit Vidyapatinagar Vidyapatinagar, Samastipur, Bihar, 848503

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 Kawai village located?

Kawai is in Vidyapati Nagar Block of Samastipur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Kawai village in?

Kawai village is in Samastipur district.

Which state is Kawai village in?

Kawai village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kawai under?

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

What is the Census village code of Kawai?

The Census village code of Kawai is 236990.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kawai under?

Kawai is listed under SHOTHGAMA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Vidyapati Nagar.

What is the population of Kawai village?

The village record lists 1,372 people and 249 households for Kawai.

How many households are in Kawai village?

The village record lists 249 households for Kawai.

What is the male and female population of Kawai?

The record lists 756 male residents and 616 female residents for Kawai.

What is the sex ratio of Kawai village?

The sex ratio of Kawai is 814.81 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kawai village?

The reported geographical area of Kawai is 54 hectares.

What is the population density of Kawai village?

The approximate population density of Kawai is 2,540.74 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kawai?

The nearest town listed for Kawai is Dalsinghsarai, about 18 km away.

How far is Kawai from the district headquarters?

Kawai is about 30 km from Samastipur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kawai from the sub-district headquarters?

Kawai is about 10 km from Vidyapati Nagar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kawai?

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

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

For Kawai, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 54 hectares and irrigated land is 44 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kawai. 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.