Derawan
Derawan is a revenue village in Akbarpur block, Nawada district, Bihar. It had a population of 2,127 in 345 households (Census 2011).
2,127 souls. 345 homes.
Akbarpur block, Nawada district, Bihar.
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Derawan today
- Bottle gourd₹3,640Barbigha APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Cucumbar(Kheera)₹4,600Barbigha APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Wheat₹2,660Barbigha APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Derawan is a village in Akbarpur block, Nawada district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 2,127 people in 345 households, with a literacy rate of 56.2%. It is administered by the Barail gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 805112.
Gram panchayat
Derawan is in the Barail (बडैल) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Barail
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Derawan compares
By population, Derawan ranks #29 of 145 inhabited villages in Akbarpur block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Derawan had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Available
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Derawan at a glance
Derawan is a village of 2,127 people in 345 households (Census 2011) in Akbarpur block, Nawada district, Bihar, the 29th of 145 inhabited villages in Akbarpur block by population. Literacy is 56.2%, 4.7 points below the block figure of 60.9%, and the sex ratio is 939 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 805112; the LGD village code is 257949.
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Key facts — Derawan
Villages sharing pincode 805112
Other villages in Akbarpur block
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- Population
- 2,127Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,097 / 1,030
- Households
- 345
- People per home
- 6.2
- Literacy rate
- 56.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Derawan on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Derawan. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Derawan · 24.8928° N, 85.5588° E
Electoral profile
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From Nawada district
- District Art & Culture Department, Nawada – Application Form for Participation in District Level Youth Festival 2026
District Administration, Nawada · 12 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Derawan
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Essential services & places near Derawan
Derawan isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Akbarpur block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices295 in Nawada district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
AT PO AKBARPUR,BLOCK BHAWANIPUR, DIST PURNEA, BIHAR 852116
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics178 in Nawada district
Primary / community health centre
Panti Akbarpur
Primary / community health centre
Baksanda
Primary / community health centre
Paharpur
Primary / community health centre
Ramdiha
Schools & anganwadis4 in Nawada district
Temples1 in Nawada district
Other places of worship2 in Nawada district
Transport25 in Nawada district
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People often ask about Derawan
Where is Derawan located?
Derawan is a village in Akbarpur block of Nawada district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Derawan in?
Derawan is in Nawada district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Derawan belong to?
Derawan comes under the Barail gram panchayat.
How is Derawan written in the local script?
Derawan is written देरावान.
What is the pincode of Derawan?
The pincode of Derawan, Akbarpur, Nawada is 805112.
What is the population of Derawan?
As per the 2011 Census, Derawan had a population of 2,127 (1,097 males and 1,030 females).
How many households are there in Derawan?
Derawan had 345 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Derawan?
The literacy rate of Derawan was 56.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Derawan?
Derawan had 939 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Derawan in?
Derawan is in the Nawada Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Derawan?
Vivek Thakur (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Nawada Lok Sabha seat, which includes Derawan, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Derawan in?
Derawan is in the Hisua assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Derawan?
Anil Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Hisua assembly seat, which includes Derawan, in 2025.
What is the LGD code of Derawan?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Derawan is 257949 and its Census 2011 village code is 257949.
Which villages are near Derawan?
Villages near Derawan include Roh (about 12 km), Nardiganj (about 14 km), Akbarpur (about 16 km), Gobindpur (about 18 km), Narhat (about 19 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 62.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Nawada district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Barbigha APMC, Shekhpura APMC, Sheikhpura district — about 52 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Barbigha APMC | 3,573 | 3,700 | 3,640 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Barbigha APMC | 4,512 | 4,700 | 4,600 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Wheat · 147 Average | Barbigha APMC | 2,600 | 2,750 | 2,660 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Barbigha APMC | 4,411 | 4,610 | 4,540 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Shekhpura APMC | 4,580 | 4,700 | 4,640 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Shekhpura APMC | 3,596 | 3,715 | 3,640 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Shekhpura APMC | 4,390 | 4,520 | 4,440 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Barbigha APMC | 4,413 | 4,600 | 4,500 | 25 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Derawan's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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