Nagwan - Gurua, Gaya

Nagwan is a village situated in the Gurua subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurua and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Nagwan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagwan is 255594. The village covers a total geographical area of 623 hectares and falls under the 804405 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Nagwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Nagwan

According to the 2011 Census, Nagwan village had a total population of 4,688 people, including 2,444 males and 2,244 females, living in 854 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.58%, with male literacy at 64.29% and female literacy at 45.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,082, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Nagwan

Nagwan 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 Nagwan

Nagwan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Nagwan is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Nagwan is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagwan

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

Health Facilities in Nagwan

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

FAQs about Nagwan