Nawabganj - Manihari, Katihar

Nawabganj is a village situated in the Manihari subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manihari and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Nawabganj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawabganj is 225719. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.1 hectares and falls under the 854113 pincode. Manihari is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Nawabganj

According to the 2011 Census, Nawabganj village had a total population of 8,069 people, including 4,267 males and 3,802 females, living in 1,700 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.19%, with male literacy at 76.35% and female literacy at 58.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 989, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 156.

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

Nearby Villages of Nawabganj

Nawabganj 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 Nawabganj

Nawabganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghmara Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manihari to Nawabganj is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Nawabganj is about 26 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 Nawabganj

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

Health Facilities in Nawabganj

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

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