Nawada - Barauli, Gopalganj

Nawada is a village situated in the Barauli subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barauli and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Nawada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawada is 231030. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.39 hectares and falls under the 841405 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Nawada

According to the 2011 Census, Nawada village had a total population of 3,762 people, including 1,804 males and 1,958 females, living in 623 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.87%, with male literacy at 83.13% and female literacy at 64.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 321, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Nawada

Nawada 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 Nawada

Nawada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ratan Sarai, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Nawada is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Nawada is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nawada

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

Health Facilities in Nawada

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

FAQs about Nawada