Kadwa village, Nokha block | Pincode 802217

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

sarswati devi

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LGD code: 251566
Pincode: 802217
Post office: Meari Bazar
Population: 11,402
Households: 1,713
Literacy rate: 53.7%
Sex ratio: 905 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 3,613

Census 2011 · in context

How Kadwa compares

By population, Kadwa ranks #2 of 87 villages in Nokha mandal.

Literacy rate

53.7%

−5.8% vs mandal average

Kadwa: 53.7%
Nokha mandal: 59.5%
Rohtas district: 60.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

905

−12 vs mandal average

Kadwa: 905
Nokha mandal: 917

Household size

people per home

6.7

+0.1 vs mandal average

Kadwa: 6.7
Nokha mandal: 6.6

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Kadwa at a glance

Kadwa is a village of 11,402 people in 1,713 households (Census 2011) in Nokha block, Rohtas district, Bihar, the 2nd-largest of 87 villages in Nokha block. Literacy is 54%, 6 points below the block average of 60% and the sex ratio is 905 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 802217, served by Meari Bazar post office; the LGD village code is 251566. The sarpanch is sarswati devi, and the village votes in Masaurhi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Arun Manjhi. The population is estimated at 13,443 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kadwa

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 2
Power hours (winter): 3
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 4
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: Yes
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: NOKHA
Distance to nearest town (km): 8
Distance to district HQ (km): 13
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Kadawa
Total area (ha): 837
Irrigated area (ha): 705.4
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Kadwa

LGD code: 251566
Pincode: 802217
Post office: Meari Bazar
Population (Census 2011): 11,402
Population (projected 2026): 13,443
Households: 1,713
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 905
Literacy rate: 53.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Pataliputra
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Masaurhi
Member of Parliament: Misa Bharti
Member of Legislative Assembly: Arun Manjhi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: sarswati devi
Block / Mandal: Nokha

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Rohtas district level

Then & Now

Kadwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

11,402

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

13,443

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,713

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

2,020

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 11,402Census 2011
Households: 1,713Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 905 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 13,4432026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2,0202026 projection
Active job cards: 2,07,538MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,04,328MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 924NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 76.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 69.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 93.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.9%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Rohtas district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rohtas district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rohtas district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kadwa

What is the pincode of Kadwa?

The pincode of Kadwa, Nokha block, Rohtas district, Bihar is 802217. The post office is Meari Bazar.

Which post office delivers to Kadwa?

Mail for Kadwa is delivered through Meari Bazar post office, pincode 802217, in Nokha block, Rohtas district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kadwa located?

Kadwa is a village in Nokha block of Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Kadwa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kadwa village has a population of 11,402 across 1,713 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kadwa?

The current sarpanch of Kadwa gram panchayat is sarswati devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kadwa in?

Kadwa falls under the Pataliputra Lok Sabha constituency (PC #31) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kadwa in?

Kadwa falls under the Masaurhi assembly constituency (AC #189) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Kadwa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kadwa village is 53.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Kadwa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kadwa village is 905 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kadwa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kadwa, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Kadwa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kadwa village is 251566.

How big is Kadwa compared to other villages in Nokha block?

Kadwa ranks 2 of 87 villages in Nokha block by Census 2011 population (11,402 residents).

Who is the MLA of Kadwa?

Kadwa falls under Masaurhi assembly constituency (AC 189). The sitting MLA is Arun Manjhi (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Kadwa?

Kadwa is in Pataliputra Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Misa Bharti (RJD).

What is the population of Kadwa in 2026?

Kadwa is estimated at 13,443 people in 2026, up about 18% from 11,402 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kadwa in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Kadwa in Rohtas district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Kadwa?

sarswati devi is the sarpanch of Kadwa gram panchayat, Nokha block. See the sarpanch list of Nokha block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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