Nanwan - Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Nanwan is a village situated in the Bodh Gaya subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodh Gaya and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Gapha Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nanwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nanwan is 256615. The village covers a total geographical area of 399 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Bodh Gaya is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Nanwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bodh gaya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gaya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nanwan

According to the 2011 Census, Nanwan village had a total population of 2,179 people, including 1,116 males and 1,063 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.04%, with male literacy at 70.33% and female literacy at 36.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 662.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Nanwan

Nanwan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Nanwan

Nanwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bandhua, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodh Gaya to Nanwan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Nanwan is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nanwan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Nanwan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Nanwan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nanwan village are given below:

FAQs about Nanwan