Kewai village, Nagar Nausa block | Pincode 801304

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LGD code: 244183
Pincode: 801304
Post office: Karaipersurai
Population: 1,066
Households: 186
Literacy rate: 53%
Sex ratio: 890 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 570

Census 2011 · in context

How Kewai compares

By population, Kewai ranks #30 of 47 villages in Nagar Nausa mandal.

Literacy rate

53.0%

+1.1% vs mandal average

Kewai: 53.0%
Nagar Nausa mandal: 51.9%
Nalanda district: 52.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

890

−25 vs mandal average

Kewai: 890
Nagar Nausa mandal: 915

Household size

people per home

5.7

+0.1 vs mandal average

Kewai: 5.7
Nagar Nausa mandal: 5.6

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

Kewai at a glance

Kewai is a village of 1,066 people in 186 households (Census 2011) in Nagar Nausa block, Nalanda district, Bihar, the 30th-largest of 47 villages in Nagar Nausa block. Literacy is 53%, 1 points above the block average of 52% and the sex ratio is 890 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 801304, served by Karaipersurai post office; the LGD village code is 244183. The village votes in Harnaut assembly constituency, represented by MLA Hari Narayan Singh. The population is estimated at 1,257 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kewai · this village	1,066	53%	—
Rampur · Nagar Nausa	4,039	45%	—
Lodipur · Nagar Nausa	3,531	52%	—
Mohiuddinpur · Nagar Nausa	2,201	37%	—
Rampur Tini · Nagar Nausa	0	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kewai

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): 5
Power hours (winter): 5
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: HILSA
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 14
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Rampur
Total area (ha): 78
Irrigated area (ha): 60
Forest area (ha): 8

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

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Key facts — Kewai

LGD code: 244183
Pincode: 801304
Post office: Karaipersurai
Population (Census 2011): 1,066
Population (projected 2026): 1,257
Households: 186
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 890
Literacy rate: 53.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Nalanda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Harnaut
Member of Parliament: Kaushalendra Kumar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Hari Narayan Singh
Block / Mandal: Nagar Nausa

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 Nalanda district level

Then & Now

Kewai — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,066

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,257

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

186

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

219

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: 1,066Census 2011
Households: 186Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 890 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2572026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2192026 projection
Active job cards: 2,53,365MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,49,655MGNREGA · 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: 959NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 56.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 52.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 83.8%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 71.0%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 · Nalanda district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nalanda district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nalanda 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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September 2026

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"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt

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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending

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Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts

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"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt
ANI News10h ago
American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
Inshortsyesterday
Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
Vajiram & Raviyesterday
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
DD Newsyesterday
Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
India Todayyesterday

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kewai

What is the pincode of Kewai?

The pincode of Kewai, Nagar Nausa block, Nalanda district, Bihar is 801304. The post office is Karaipersurai.

Which post office delivers to Kewai?

Mail for Kewai is delivered through Karaipersurai post office, pincode 801304, in Nagar Nausa block, Nalanda district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kewai located?

Kewai is a village in Nagar Nausa block of Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Kewai as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kewai village has a population of 1,066 across 186 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kewai in?

Kewai falls under the Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency (PC #29) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kewai in?

Kewai falls under the Harnaut assembly constituency (AC #177) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Kewai?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kewai village is 53.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Kewai?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kewai village is 890 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kewai?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kewai, 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 Kewai?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kewai village is 244183.

How big is Kewai compared to other villages in Nagar Nausa block?

Kewai ranks 30 of 47 villages in Nagar Nausa block by Census 2011 population (1,066 residents).

Who is the MLA of Kewai?

Kewai falls under Harnaut assembly constituency (AC 177). The sitting MLA is Hari Narayan Singh (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Kewai?

Kewai is in Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kaushalendra Kumar (JD(U)).

What is the population of Kewai in 2026?

Kewai is estimated at 1,257 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,066 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kewai in?

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

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
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