Rahawan
Rahawan is a revenue village in Gomia block, Bokaro district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 1,363 in 292 households (Census 2011).
1,363 souls. 292 homes.
Gomia block, Bokaro district, Jharkhand.
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Rahawan today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,000Balarampur APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Brinjal₹3,600Balarampur APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Masur Dal₹9,800Balarampur APMC · 27 Oct 2026
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Rahawan is a village in Gomia block, Bokaro district, Jharkhand. At the 2011 Census it had 1,363 people in 292 households, with a literacy rate of 74.8%. It is administered by the Pachmo gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 829112.
Gram panchayat
Rahawan is in the Pachmo gram panchayat.
Other villages in Pachmo
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Rahawan compares
By population, Rahawan ranks #35 of 105 inhabited villages in Gomia block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Rahawan had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Rahawan at a glance
Rahawan is a village of 1,363 people in 292 households (Census 2011) in Gomia block, Bokaro district, Jharkhand, the 35th of 105 inhabited villages in Gomia block by population. Literacy is 74.8%, 18.5 points above the block figure of 56.3%, and the sex ratio is 798 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 829112; the LGD village code is 362328.
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Key facts — Rahawan
Villages sharing pincode 829112
Other villages in Gomia block
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- Population
- 1,363Census 2011
- Male / female
- 758 / 605
- Households
- 292
- People per home
- 4.7
- Literacy rate
- 74.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Rahawan on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 25 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Rahawan. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Rahawan · 23.8267° N, 85.9444° E
Electoral profile
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Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
From Bokaro district
- Notice regarding registration for the District-Level Youth Festival 2026.
District Administration, Bokaro · 26 Oct 2026
- Notice regarding the selection of new boy and girl athletes for the 2026-27 session at the Khelo India Archery Training Centre in Chandankiyari, Bokaro district.
District Administration, Bokaro · 24 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- Notice Regarding Enlistment/Registration of Contractors (Zila Parishad Office, Gumla)
District Administration, Gumla · 31 Oct 2026
- Information regarding Grade-1 seniority of Teachers(District Superintendent of Education, Dumka)
District Administration, Dumka · 28 Oct 2026
- Information regarding the organization of VBYLD-2027, provided by the District Sports Office, Ramgarh
District Administration, Ramgarh · 27 Oct 2026
- NATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL-2026 VIKSIT BHARAT YOUNG LEADER DIALOGUE (VBYLD)
District Administration, Ranchi · 27 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Rahawan
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Essential services & places near Rahawan
Rahawan isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Gomia block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices385 in Bokaro district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
NEAR PO MORE MAIN ORAD GUMIA DIST BOKARO JHARKHAND 829111
Bank · No map location — listed by district
GRAM PALIHARI GURUDIH, PS GOMIA, POST OFFICE MORE, GOMIA, DIST BOKARO, JHARKHAND 829111
Bank · No map location — listed by district
NEAR GOMIA RAILWAY CROSSING GOMIA GOMIA GOMIA PIN 829111
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics152 in Bokaro district
Schools & anganwadis17 in Bokaro district
Colleges & universities3 in Bokaro district
Temples11 in Bokaro district
Mosques1 in Bokaro district
Other places of worship3 in Bokaro district
Transport51 in Bokaro district
Agriculture services1 in Bokaro district
Community places28 in Bokaro district
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People often ask about Rahawan
Where is Rahawan located?
Rahawan is a village in Gomia block of Bokaro district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Rahawan in?
Rahawan is in Bokaro district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Rahawan belong to?
Rahawan comes under the Pachmo gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Rahawan?
The pincode of Rahawan, Gomia, Bokaro is 829112.
What is the population of Rahawan?
As per the 2011 Census, Rahawan had a population of 1,363 (758 males and 605 females).
How many households are there in Rahawan?
Rahawan had 292 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Rahawan?
The literacy rate of Rahawan was 74.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Rahawan?
Rahawan had 798 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
What is the LGD code of Rahawan?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Rahawan is 362328 and its Census 2011 village code is 362328.
Which villages are near Rahawan?
Villages near Rahawan include Kausi (within ~25 km), Khetko (within ~25 km), Etke (within ~25 km), Penk (within ~25 km), Barki Narki (within ~25 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)
What do you need to find near Rahawan?
- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
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- School
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- ATM
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- Police
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- Railway station
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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: 77.9 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →No market in Bokaro district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Balarampur APMC, Purulia APMC, Purulia district — about 65 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Balarampur APMC | 3,600 | 4,500 | 4,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Balarampur APMC | 3,200 | 4,000 | 3,600 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Purulia APMC | 3,200 | 4,000 | 3,600 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Purulia APMC | 8,000 | 9,800 | 8,900 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Balarampur APMC | 8,900 | 11,000 | 9,800 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Mustard Oil · Mustard Oil | Purulia APMC | 18,900 | 19,500 | 19,200 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Mustard Oil | Balarampur APMC | 19,700 | 19,860 | 19,800 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Onion | Balarampur APMC | 4,100 | 4,900 | 4,500 | 27 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 Rahawan's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Rahawan →Compare Rahawan with… →All villages in Gomia →Helplines
- 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
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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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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