Kawa Village
Kawa is a revenue village in Hilsa block, Nalanda district, Bihar. It had a population of 5,445 in 939 households (Census 2011).
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5,445 souls. 939 homes.
Hilsa block, Nalanda district, Bihar.
Kawa today
- Apple₹15,000Harnaut APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹5,000Harnaut APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Onion₹5,000Harnaut APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Kawa, Hilsa block, Nalanda!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Kawa
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Kawa at a glance
Kawa is one of the larger villages of Hilsa block — 5th of 57 by population, with 5,445 people in 939 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 71.7%, above Nalanda district's 62.4% (Hilsa block: 63.2%), while the sex ratio was 931 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 924. It falls under Kawa gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 801302. The village covers 500 hectares — about 5.0 km², or roughly 1,089 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Hilsa Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 3 self-help groups with 59 members (2024-25) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Kawa is in the Kawa (कावा) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Kawa
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Kawa compares
By population, Kawa ranks #5 of 57 inhabited villages in Hilsa block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Kawa ranks
| Ranked by | Kawa | In Nalanda district | In Bihar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 5,445 | 87 of 1,003 | 3,752 of 39,073 (tied)above 90% |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 939 | 83 of 1,003 | 4,212 of 39,073 (tied)above 89% |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 71.7% | 182 of 1,003 | 8,118 of 39,071 (tied)above 79% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 931 per 1,000 males | 406 of 1,003 (tied) | 16,054 of 39,052 (tied)above 58% |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.80 per household | 673 of 1,003 (tied) | 17,384 of 39,073 (tied)above 55% |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 1,089.0 per km² | 495 of 1,003 | 18,934 of 38,451 (tied)above 51% |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 44.4% | 247 of 1,003 (tied) | 7,013 of 39,073 (tied)above 82% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Kawa
In Nalanda district
- NoanwanAsthawan, Nalanda4,480 people · 68.2% literate · 939 per 1,000 · 5.83 per householdCompare →
- JuniarHilsa, Nalanda6,503 people · 72.3% literate · 932 per 1,000 · 6.08 per householdCompare →
- SarthaChandi, Nalanda6,564 people · 68.7% literate · 933 per 1,000 · 6.04 per householdCompare →
- BhagwanpurChandi, Nalanda4,073 people · 72.7% literate · 910 per 1,000 · 5.89 per householdCompare →
- ChorsuaGiriak, Nalanda5,485 people · 71.1% literate · 958 per 1,000 · 5.54 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Bihar
- NaurNabinagar, Aurangabad5,477 people · 72.4% literate · 933 per 1,000 · 5.71 per householdCompare →
- BelkharakhasKarpi, Arwal5,318 people · 71.2% literate · 937 per 1,000 · 5.90 per householdCompare →
- AgiaonAgiaon, Bhojpur4,801 people · 71.0% literate · 935 per 1,000 · 5.75 per householdCompare →
- KaswanRatni Faridpur, Jehanabad6,106 people · 71.6% literate · 921 per 1,000 · 5.85 per householdCompare →
- AnrraHajipur, Vaishali6,285 people · 71.7% literate · 923 per 1,000 · 5.79 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Kawa had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 8 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest within 5 km
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 801302
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 5,445Census 2011
- Male / female
- 2,820 / 2,625
- Households
- 939
- People per home
- 5.8
- Literacy rate
- 71.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 2,419
- Work participation
- 44.4%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Kawa on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 10 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Kawa. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Kawa · 24.6600° N, 85.5400° E
Electoral profile
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Kawa
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Essential services & places near Kawa
Kawa isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Hilsa block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices471 in Nalanda district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
UPPER GROUND FLOOR, FATUHA ISLAMPUR MAIN ROAD, NEAR KHAKHI BABA CHOWK BAJRANGBAG HILSA DIST NALANDA, PO PS HILSA, STATE BIHAR, PINCODE 801302
Bank · No map location — listed by district
JOGIPUR MORE, AUTO STAND,BESIDES SBI, HILSA, DIST- NALANDA , BIHAR , PIN - 801302
Bank · No map location — listed by district
AT PO HILSA DISTT NALANDA BIHAR PIN 801302
Hospitals & clinics355 in Nalanda district
Schools & anganwadis26 in Nalanda district
Colleges & universities20 in Nalanda district
Police & fire stations4 in Nalanda district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Nalanda district
Government offices4 in Nalanda district
Temples16 in Nalanda district
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Other places of worship18 in Nalanda district
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Transport34 in Nalanda district
Agriculture services1 in Nalanda district
Community places18 in Nalanda district
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People often ask about Kawa
Where is Kawa located?
Kawa is a village in Hilsa block of Nalanda district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Kawa in?
Kawa is in Nalanda district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Kawa belong to?
Kawa comes under the Kawa gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Kawa?
The pincode of Kawa, Hilsa, Nalanda is 801302.
What is the population of Kawa?
As per the 2011 Census, Kawa had a population of 5,445 (2,820 males and 2,625 females).
How many households are there in Kawa?
Kawa had 939 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Kawa?
Kawa covers about 500 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Kawa?
The literacy rate of Kawa was 71.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Kawa?
Kawa had 931 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Kawa in?
Kawa is in the Hilsa development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Kawa?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kawa is 244756 and its Census 2011 village code is 244756.
Which villages are near Kawa?
Villages near Kawa include Rajauli (within ~10 km), Akbarpur (about 10 km), Chatkari (about 12 km), Chordiha (about 16 km), Nalwa (about 17 km).
What is the population of Kawa in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Kawa's Census 2011 population of 5,445 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 6,920 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Kawa?
The sarpanch of Kawa has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
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
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 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 November: 5.1 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Nalanda district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple · Apple | Harnaut APMC | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Round | Harnaut APMC | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Onion · Onion | Harnaut APMC | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Potato | Harnaut APMC | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Tomato · Hybrid | Harnaut APMC | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 13 Nov 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 Kawa's shops. Best mandi price near Kawa →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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