Nawada - Karakat, Rohtas

Nawada is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Jai Shree serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawada is 251290. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 821112 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Nawada

According to the 2011 Census, Nawada village had a total population of 2,032 people, including 964 males and 1,068 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.96%, with male literacy at 84.46% and female literacy at 51.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mani Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Nawada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Nawada is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. 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