Kawakole


Kawakole is a small town and a Block in Nawada district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is situated about 40 km from Nawada City. The Block lies in the eastern side of Nawada district and is close to Jamui district and Giridih district of Jharkhand. The primary occupation of Kawakole's residents is agriculture, and this area is well known for its tourist attractions.

History

Kawakole is the Workplace of LOKNAYAK Jai Prakash Narayan. He spent his major part of life here. Bolta Pahad is a famous place where one can listen to his/her own voice being Echoed very clearly.

Demographics

In the mid-19th century, many labourers from this region migrated to Mauritius, Reunion Island and various Caribbean islands. The present population 12198 . Males constitute 6275 of the population and females constitute 5923. Kawakole has an average literacy rate of 56.95%, lower than the state average of 61.80%: male literacy is 65.65%, and female literacy is 47.81%.

Languages

is the most commonly spoken language in Kawakole. Other major languages include Hindi and Urdu.

Communities

s, Telis, Tamolis, Brahmins, Kushwahas, kahars, Mahuris, Musahars, Chamars, Doms, Yadavs, and Muslims are among the major communities that make up the population of the Kawakole area. The Urdu-speaking Muslim community represents a large section of the people particularly in the Kawakole Block. During British rule a large area of land was owned and cultivated by Muslims. After the partition of India, the majority of Muslim landlords emigrated to Pakistan. Others emigrated to Gaya, Patna, Delhi and Kolkata.

Commerce

The main market of Kawakole is at Bazaar Thana Road. Kawakole's economy is primarily dependent on agriculture. There are three Fuel station and one Domestic Gas Agency in the area. Thana Road area & Ranibazar is an emerging commercial hub.

Industry

Although most industries in Kawakole are small-scale, family-owned businesses, Kawakole is one of the fastest-growing places in the district of Nawada.

Banks

Kawakole's most popular sweets and savoury snacks include sangamm, raskadam, anarsa, laai, launglata, jalewi, tilkut, khaaza, gulab jamun and chaat.

Education

Government schools & Prominent education institutes