# Noanwan Gram Panchayat, Asthawan, Nalanda: Mukhiya Manoj Kumar

> Noanwan is a gram panchayat in Asthawan block of Nalanda district, Bihar (LGD code 98047, PIN code 803216).
> It has 3 villages: Firozpur, Mahanandpur, Noanwan.
> In the 2021 panchayat election, Manoj Kumar was elected Mukhiya.
> It is in Asthawan assembly constituency (MLA: Jitendra Kumar, Janata Dal (United)) and Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Kaushalendra Kumar).
> It is about 15 km south-east of Nalanda district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Kashi Chak (10 km).

Source page: https://zoloth.com/bihar/nalanda/asthawan/noanwan/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Noanwan / नोअंवान
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 98047
- **Block:** Asthawan
- **Anchal (Circle):** Asthawan
- **District:** Nalanda
- **Division:** Patna Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 3
- **Assembly Constituency:** Asthawan
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Nalanda
- **MLA:** Jitendra Kumar (Janata Dal (United))
- **MP:** Kaushalendra Kumar (Janata Dal (United))
- **PIN code:** 803216, 803107
- **Coordinates:** 25.1429° N, 85.6522° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 6
- **Post Offices:** 2

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Jitendra Kumar (Janata Dal (United)), https://zoloth.com/leaders/jitendra-kumar-mla-asthawan/
- **MP:** Kaushalendra Kumar (Janata Dal (United)), https://zoloth.com/leaders/kaushalendra-kumar-mp-nalanda/

## Villages
- Firozpur (फिरोजपुर)
- Mahanandpur (महानंदपुर)
- Noanwan (नोंवां)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, anchal and district is Noanwan Gram Panchayat?
Noanwan Gram Panchayat is in Asthawan block of Nalanda district, Bihar, and comes under Asthawan anchal.

### Who is the Mukhiya of Noanwan Gram Panchayat?
Manoj Kumar was elected Mukhiya of Noanwan Gram Panchayat in the 2021 panchayat election.

### Who won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Noanwan?
Manoj Kumar won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Noanwan with 1,353 votes (46% of the valid votes).

### How many villages are there in Noanwan Gram Panchayat?
Noanwan Gram Panchayat has 3 revenue villages: Firozpur, Mahanandpur and Noanwan.

### Was the Mukhiya seat of Noanwan reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Noanwan was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.

### What was the winning margin in the 2021 Mukhiya election of Noanwan?
The winner of the 2021 Mukhiya election in Noanwan beat the runner-up by 123 votes (4.2% of valid votes). There were 4 candidates in the race, and 2,943 valid votes were cast.

### Which assembly constituency does Noanwan come under?
Noanwan comes under the Asthawan Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Noanwan?
The MLA for Asthawan is Jitendra Kumar (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 90,542 votes (52.1%) and won by 40,708 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Noanwan in?
Noanwan is in the Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Noanwan?
The Member of Parliament for Nalanda is Kaushalendra Kumar (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,59,422 votes (48.9%) and won by 1,69,114 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Noanwan Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Noanwan Gram Panchayat is 98047. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Noanwan?
Addresses in Noanwan usually carry one of these PIN codes: 803216, 803107. The nearest post office is Mahanandpur (PIN 803216), about 0.9 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Noanwan?
The DIGIPIN for Noanwan is 23T-4PL-4PT4. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character digital address code.

### How far is Noanwan from Nalanda?
Noanwan is about 15 km south-east of Nalanda district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Asthawan block, it is about 6.8 km south.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Noanwan?
The nearest railway station to Noanwan is Kashi Chak (KSC), about 10 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Baghi Ghauspur (BFX), 11 km; Sonwarsa Halt (SONW), 11 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Noanwan?
The nearest airport to Noanwan is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 76 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gaya Airport (GAY), about 83 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Noanwan, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Noanwan is Bank of Baroda, Mathurapur (IFSC BARB0DBMATP), roughly 6.2 km away. Other branches nearby: Central Bank of India, Nathanagar Bhagalpur (IFSC CBIN0281056) and Canara Bank, Bhagalpur Sme (IFSC CNRB0004961). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Noanwan?
There are 6 schools on record in Noanwan: High Secondary School Noawan Ugawan, M.S. Noanwan, P.S. Chulhari, P.S. Mahanandpur, P.S. Noanwan and Sunrise International School.

### Which gram panchayats are near Noanwan?
The closest gram panchayats to Noanwan, as the crow flies, are Uganwan (2.0 km), Sarbahdi (2.0 km), Oiyav (2.3 km), Mohabbatpur (3.6 km) and Charuanwan (3.7 km).

### How can I complain about work in Noanwan Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn't work, give a written complaint to the Block Development Officer (BDO) at Asthawan block, or file it on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.

### Where can residents of Noanwan get land records (Jamabandi / Khatiyan)?
Go to Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), pick district Nalanda and Anchal Asthawan, then your village, to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Asthawan Anchal office.

### How do I get a birth or death certificate in Noanwan?
In Noanwan, the Panchayat Secretary registers births and deaths. Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in.

### How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Noanwan?
Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Noanwan, the Rajasva Karmachari of Asthawan anchal checks the application and the Circle Officer (CO) issues the certificate. Keep the application number; you'll need it to track the status.

### How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Noanwan?
For a ration card, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; Asthawan block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Asthawan verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.

### How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Noanwan?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Nalanda, block Asthawan and panchayat Noanwan to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Asthawan block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC'd job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.

### When does the Gram Sabha of Noanwan meet?
The Gram Sabha of Noanwan must meet at least once every three months, and the Mukhiya calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat's villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat's accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.

### How do I check my name in the voter list of Noanwan?
The State Election Commission, Bihar (sec.bihar.gov.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Asthawan block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Noanwan is in the Asthawan assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Noanwan Gram Panchayat?
Noanwan Gram Panchayat scored 50.3 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 18th of 18 panchayats in Asthawan block.

### What is the altitude of Noanwan above sea level?
Noanwan is about 59 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The land around it is almost flat, varying by only about 10 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Noanwan get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Noanwan gets about 1,000 mm of rain a year, 84% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Noanwan?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Noanwan, the land is 81% cropland, 14% tree cover and 4% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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