Nanan - Silao, Nalanda

Nanan is a village situated in the Silao subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silao and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Nanand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nanan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nanan is 245096. The village covers a total geographical area of 811 hectares and falls under the 803115 pincode. Silao is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Nanan

According to the 2011 Census, Nanan village had a total population of 8,210 people, including 4,222 males and 3,988 females, living in 1,372 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.40%, with male literacy at 78.85% and female literacy at 49.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,031.

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

Nearby Villages of Nanan

Nanan 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 Nanan

Nanan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nalanda, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silao to Nanan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Nanan is about 15 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 Nanan

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

Health Facilities in Nanan

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

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