Nagwan - Imamganj, Gaya

Nagwan is a village situated in the Imamganj subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Imamganj and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Nagwan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagwan is 256102. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 824206 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Nagwan

As per Census 2011, Nagwan village has a total population of 1,972 people, consisting of 1,014 males and 958 females. The village has 318 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 340 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,067 literate and 905 illiterate residents. Additionally, 570 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nagwan are given below:

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Nagwan is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Nagwan is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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