Indian Village Directory

Gowai Village

Gowai is an inhabited village in Bandgaon Sub-district of Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 377159, the Census 2011 record lists 293 people in 59 households and the reported area is 163 hectares. The local references include Tewo Gram Panchayat, Bandgaon CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chakradharpur at about 33 km.

In short:

Gowai is a village in Bandgaon Sub-district, Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 377159 and 293 people in 59 households.

Village Code377159
Population293
Households59
Area163 hectares

Detailed village profile

Gowai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 293 people, 163 hectares of reported area and Chakradharpur as the nearest town reference for Gowai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
Sub-district Bandgaon
CD Block Bandgaon
Gram Panchayat TEWO
  • Gowai falls under Bandgaon Sub-district in Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 377159.
  • The record lists 293 people living in 59 households.
  • The reported village area is 163 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chakradharpur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Health Facilities, and other reported village details.

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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Village Facts

Village
Gowai
Census Village Code
377159
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Pashchimi Singhbhum
District Census Code
368
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bandgaon
Sub-district Census Code
02730
CD Block
Bandgaon
Gram Panchayat
Tewo
Households
59
Population
293
Male Population
142
Female Population
151
Sex Ratio
1,063.38
Area
163 hectares
Area
1.63 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835216
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 179.75 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.97 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 100% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gowai in the official administrative record. Census village code 377159, Tewo Gram Panchayat and Bandgaon CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
368
Sub-district Census Code
02730
Village Census Code
377159
CD Block Code
0236
CD Block Name
Bandgaon
Gram Panchayat Name
Tewo

Location and Distance

Chakradharpur is the nearest town listed for Gowai, about 33 km away. Chakradharpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 23 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bandgaon
District Headquarter
Chakradharpur
Distance from District Headquarter
23 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chakradharpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
33 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
163 hectares
Area
1.63 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 293 people in 59 households, with 142 male residents and 151 female residents. The average household size is 4.97, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Gowai. Population density works out to about 179.75 people per sq km.

Total Households
59
Total Population
293
Male Population
142
Female Population
151
Sex Ratio
1,063.38
Average Household Size
4.97
ST Population
293
ST Male Population
142
ST Female Population
151
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
5
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gowai 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
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
24.7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Tractors
Available
State Highway
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 Gowai include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gowai show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 16.56 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
33.08 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
18.18
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
14.59 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
26.87 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
29.02 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
16.56

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
Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gowai

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.

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
9
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 67%
CRM 3 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 4 44%
State Bank of India 2 22%
Union Bank of India 2 22%
Punjab National Bank 1 11%

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
Bank of India ATM 835216 Paschimi Singhbhum Bandgaon Bandgaon At and Post Bandgaon, Dist. West Singhbhum, Jharkhand - 835216, Paschimi Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 835216
Punjab National Bank ATM 835216 Khunti Khunti Khunti (Np) Automobiles, Indian Oil Petrol Pump, Murhu, Khunti, Jharkhand-835216 Pnb Murhu, Khunti, Jharkhand, 835216
State Bank of India ATM 835216 Khunti Murhu Murhu Brambe Chowk Imam Manzil Building Brambe Chowk Imam Manzil Building, Khunti, Jharkhand, 835216
Union Bank of India ATM 835216 Khunti Murhu Murhu Main Road Murhu Murhu Branch Murhu, Khunti, Jharkhand, 835216
Bank of India CRM 835216 Paschimi Singhbhum Bandgaon Bandgaon At and Post Bandgaon, Dist. West Singhbhum, Jharkhand - 835216, Paschimi Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 835216
State Bank of India ATM 835216 Khunti Murhu Murhu Khata No. 38, P, Ot No.483, Near Sbi, Murhu, Khunti, Khata No. 38, P, Ot No.483, Near Sbi, Murhu, Khunti, Khunti, Jhark…

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 Gowai village located?

Gowai is in Bandgaon Sub-district of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Gowai village in?

Gowai village is in Pashchimi Singhbhum district.

Which state is Gowai village in?

Gowai village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Gowai under?

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

What is the Census village code of Gowai?

The Census village code of Gowai is 377159.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gowai under?

Gowai is listed under TEWO Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bandgaon.

What is the population of Gowai village?

The village record lists 293 people and 59 households for Gowai.

How many households are in Gowai village?

The village record lists 59 households for Gowai.

What is the male and female population of Gowai?

The record lists 142 male residents and 151 female residents for Gowai.

What is the sex ratio of Gowai village?

The sex ratio of Gowai is 1,063.38 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gowai village?

The reported geographical area of Gowai is 163 hectares.

What is the population density of Gowai village?

The approximate population density of Gowai is 179.75 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gowai?

The nearest town listed for Gowai is Chakradharpur, about 33 km away.

How far is Gowai from the district headquarters?

Gowai is about 23 km from Chakradharpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Gowai, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 16.56 hectares.

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

The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gowai. These records include 4 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 Gowai.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Gowai.

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.