Where is Asthawan village located?
Asthawan is in Chewara Block of Sheikhpura district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Asthawan Village
Asthawan is an inhabited village in Chewara Block of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244016, the Census 2011 record lists 2,405 people in 349 households and the reported area is 444 hectares. The local references include Lahna Gram Panchayat, Chewara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sheikhpura at about 18 km.
Village Code244016
Population2,405
Households349
Area444 hectares
Nearest TownSheikhpura
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Asthawan
- Census Village Code
- 244016
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Sheikhpura
- District Census Code
- 228
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Chewara
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01376
- CD Block
- Chewara
- Gram Panchayat
- Lahna
- Households
- 349
- Population
- 2,405
- Male Population
- 1,285
- Female Population
- 1,120
- Sex Ratio
- 871.6
- Area
- 444 hectares
- Area
- 4.44 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sheikhpura
- Nearest Town Distance
- 18 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Asthawan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,405 people, 444 hectares of reported area and Sheikhpura as the nearest town reference for Asthawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Asthawan falls under Chewara Block in Sheikhpura district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 244016.
- The record lists 2,405 people living in 349 households.
- The reported village area is 444 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Sheikhpura.
- 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 Density541.67 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.89 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.38%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share89.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Asthawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 244016, Lahna Gram Panchayat and Chewara CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 228
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01376
- Village Census Code
- 244016
- CD Block Code
- 0364
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0007
- CD Block Name
- Chewara
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Lahna
Location and Distance
Sheikhpura is the nearest town listed for Asthawan, about 18 km away. Sheikhpura 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
- Chewara
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Sheikhpura
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 18 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sheikhpura
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 18 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sheikhpura
- Distance within State/UT
- 18 km
- Nearest Town
- Sheikhpura
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 18 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 444 hectares
- Area
- 4.44 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,405 people in 349 households, with 1,285 male residents and 1,120 female residents. The average household size is 6.89, and SC share is 16.38% and ST share is 0% for Asthawan. Population density works out to about 541.67 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 349
- Total Population
- 2,405
- Male Population
- 1,285
- Female Population
- 1,120
- Sex Ratio
- 871.6
- Average Household Size
- 6.89
- SC Population
- 394
- SC Male Population
- 213
- SC Female Population
- 181
- SC Population Share
- 16.38
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Asthawan list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Asthawan include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 46 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Asthawan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Asthawan include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Asthawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 323 hectares and irrigated land is 290 hectares (89.8% 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
- 121.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 323.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 33 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 290.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 240 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 4 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 Asthawan
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
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 811304 | Sheikhpura | Chewara | Chewara | Chewara Canara Bank, Near Post Office Chewara, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811304 |
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
Which district is Asthawan village in?
Asthawan village is in Sheikhpura district.
Which state is Asthawan village in?
Asthawan village is in Bihar.
Which block is Asthawan under?
Asthawan comes under Chewara Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Asthawan?
The Census village code of Asthawan is 244016.
Which Gram Panchayat is Asthawan under?
Asthawan is listed under Lahna Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chewara.
What is the population of Asthawan village?
The village record lists 2,405 people and 349 households for Asthawan.
How many households are in Asthawan village?
The village record lists 349 households for Asthawan.
What is the male and female population of Asthawan?
The record lists 1,285 male residents and 1,120 female residents for Asthawan.
What is the sex ratio of Asthawan village?
The sex ratio of Asthawan is 871.6 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Asthawan village?
The reported geographical area of Asthawan is 444 hectares.
What is the population density of Asthawan village?
The approximate population density of Asthawan is 541.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Asthawan?
The nearest town listed for Asthawan is Sheikhpura, about 18 km away.
How far is Asthawan from the district headquarters?
Asthawan is about 18 km from Sheikhpura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Asthawan from the sub-district headquarters?
Asthawan is about 8 km from Chewara, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Asthawan?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Asthawan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Asthawan?
For Asthawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 323 hectares and irrigated land is 290 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Asthawan?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Asthawan. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.