Nawada - Ishupur, Saran

Nawada is a village situated in the Ishupur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ishupur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Sahwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawada is 233088. The village covers a total geographical area of 244 hectares and falls under the 841411 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Nawada

According to the 2011 Census, Nawada village had a total population of 3,175 people, including 1,624 males and 1,551 females, living in 405 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.20%, with male literacy at 76.66% and female literacy at 53.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,1751,6241,551
Child Population (0–6 yrs)586300286
Scheduled Castes (SC)452322
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,6881,015673
Illiterate Population1,487609878

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SahwaSouth0.96 km
ChanpurwaNorth-West1.05 km
GangoiNorth1.37 km
SalempurSouth1.79 km
PiarepurSouth-West1.98 km
SatasiNorth-West2.02 km
Agauthar SundarEast2.03 km
GohaNorth2.26 km
Agauthar NandaEast2.27 km
BishunpuraNorth-West2.29 km

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 Sham Kauria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Nawada is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Nawada is about 33 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 Nawada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nawada

Where is Nawada located?

Nawada village is located in Ishupur Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Nawada?

The Gram Panchayat of Nawada is Sahwan.

What is the pincode of Nawada?

The pincode of Nawada is 841411.

What is the population of Nawada?

Nawada had a total population of 3,175, including 1,624 males and 1,551 females.

How many households are there in Nawada?

Nawada had 405 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nawada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nawada was 65.20%. Male literacy was 76.66% and female literacy was 53.20%.