Amwa is a village in Ghorasahan Sub-District of Purba Champaran district in Bihar. Its Census location code is 217779.
About Amwa village record
Amwa is listed under Ghorasahan Sub-District in Purba Champaran district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.
The Census 2011 record reports population 5,670, 1,009 households, area 466 hectares.
Quick facts
- Village
- Amwa
- Village code
- 217779
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Ghorasahan
- District
- Purba Champaran
- State
- Bihar
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 5,670
- Households
- 1,009
- Sex ratio
- 907 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 466 hectares
- Population density
- 1,217 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- This detail is not reported in the available source data.
Census code and location hierarchy
For Amwa, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 10
- District code
- 204
- Sub-district code
- 01038
- Village code
- 217779
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Amwa |
| Census village code | 217779 |
| State | Bihar |
| State code | 10 |
| District | Purba Champaran |
| District code | 204 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Ghorasahan |
| Sub-district code | 01038 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 5,670 |
| Households | 1,009 |
| Male population | 2,973 |
| Female population | 2,697 |
| Sex ratio | 907 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 644 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 0 |
| Area | 466 hectares |
| Population density | 1,217 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| CD block | Ghorasahan |
| Gram panchayat | Bishunpur |
| Nearest statutory town | Dhaka |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 25 km |
Facilities and amenities in Amwa
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 5 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 3 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 4 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 26.20 hectares |
| Permanent pasture / grazing land | 16.80 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 11 hectares |
| Net area sown | 412 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 206.90 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 205.10 hectares |
| Wells / tube-wells irrigated area | 180.50 hectares |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Other places with this name
There are multiple villages named Amwa in Bihar. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.
Open Amwa name pageFrequently asked questions
What is the village code of Amwa?
The Census village code of Amwa is 217779.
Where is Amwa village?
Amwa village is in Ghorasahan Sub-District (sub-district) of Purba Champaran district, Bihar.
What is the population of Amwa?
The source reports a population of 5,670 for Amwa.
What is the sex ratio of Amwa?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Amwa is 907 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the Bihar Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.