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Gawan Village

Gawan is an inhabited village in Gawan Sub-district of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 350208, the Census 2011 record lists 7,458 people in 1,295 households and the reported area is 1,878.12 hectares. The local references include Gawan Gram Panchayat, Gawan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Giridih at about 85 km.

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Quick answer: Gawan is a village in Gawan Sub-district, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 350208 and 7,458 people in 1,295 households.
Village Code350208
Population7,458
Households1,295
Area1,878.12 hectares
Nearest TownGiridih

Key Village Facts

Village
Gawan
Census Village Code
350208
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Giridih
District Census Code
349
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gawan
Sub-district Census Code
02532
CD Block
Gawan
Gram Panchayat
Gawan
Households
1,295
Population
7,458
Male Population
3,917
Female Population
3,541
Sex Ratio
904.01
Area
1,878.12 hectares
Area
18.78 sq km
Nearest Town
Giridih
Nearest Town Distance
85 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
815313
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gawan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 7,458 people, 1,878.12 hectares of reported area and Giridih as the nearest town reference for Gawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGiridih
Sub-districtGawan
CD BlockGawan
Gram PanchayatGAWAN
  • Gawan falls under Gawan Sub-district in Giridih district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 350208.
  • The record lists 7,458 people living in 1,295 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,878.12 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Giridih.
  • 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 Density397.1 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.76 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.12%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.5%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share21.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 350208, Gawan Gram Panchayat and Gawan CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
349
Sub-district Census Code
02532
Village Census Code
350208
CD Block Code
0038
Gram Panchayat Code
0012
CD Block Name
Gawan
Gram Panchayat Name
Gawan

Location and Distance

Giridih is the nearest town listed for Gawan, about 85 km away. Giridih is listed as the district headquarters at about 87 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gawan
District Headquarter
Giridih
Distance from District Headquarter
87 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Giridih
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
87 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Ranchi
Distance within State/UT
265 km
Nearest Town
Giridih
Distance from Nearest Town
85 km
Total Geographical Area
1,878.12 hectares
Area
18.78 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 7,458 people in 1,295 households, with 3,917 male residents and 3,541 female residents. The average household size is 5.76, and SC share is 14.12% and ST share is 0.5% for Gawan. Population density works out to about 397.1 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,295
Total Population
7,458
Male Population
3,917
Female Population
3,541
Sex Ratio
904.01
Average Household Size
5.76
SC Population
1,053
SC Male Population
543
SC Female Population
510
SC Population Share
14.12
ST Population
37
ST Male Population
16
ST Female Population
21
ST Population Share
0.5
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gawan list 3 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools and 3 government secondary schools. 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
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
3
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
3

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Gawan. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Community Health Centre Count
1
Community Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Community Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Community Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Community Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gawan include hand pump water, river or canal 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
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
12.16 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2.07 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gawan 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
Sub Post Office
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Major District Road
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 Gawan include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gawan is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 6 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 127.95 hectares and irrigated land is 27.44 hectares (21.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
1,437.78 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
11.01
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
42.52 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
111.38 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
135.32 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
127.95
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
100.51 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
27.44
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
6.08 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
19.29 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
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gawan

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
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 PIN, district and 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
Indian 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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Indian Bank ATM 815313 Giridih Gawan Gawan Gawan Gawan, Giridih, Jharkhand, 815313

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 Gawan village located?

Gawan is in Gawan Sub-district of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Gawan village in?

Gawan village is in Giridih district.

Which state is Gawan village in?

Gawan village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Gawan under?

Gawan comes under Gawan Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gawan?

The Census village code of Gawan is 350208.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gawan under?

Gawan is listed under GAWAN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gawan.

What is the population of Gawan village?

The village record lists 7,458 people and 1,295 households for Gawan.

How many households are in Gawan village?

The village record lists 1,295 households for Gawan.

What is the male and female population of Gawan?

The record lists 3,917 male residents and 3,541 female residents for Gawan.

What is the sex ratio of Gawan village?

The sex ratio of Gawan is 904.01 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gawan village?

The reported geographical area of Gawan is 1,878.12 hectares.

What is the population density of Gawan village?

The approximate population density of Gawan is 397.1 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gawan?

The nearest town listed for Gawan is Giridih, about 85 km away.

How far is Gawan from the district headquarters?

Gawan is about 87 km from Giridih, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gawan from the sub-district headquarters?

Gawan is listed about 0 km from its sub-district headquarters in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gawan?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools and 3 government secondary schools for Gawan.

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

For Gawan, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 127.95 hectares and irrigated land is 27.44 hectares.

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

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