Nawada - Mashrakh, Saran

Nawada is a village situated in the Mashrakh subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mashrakh and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Nawada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawada is 232864. The village covers a total geographical area of 192 hectares and falls under the 841417 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Nawada

As per Census 2011, Nawada village has a total population of 2,767 people, consisting of 1,355 males and 1,412 females. The village has 458 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 480 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,451 literate and 1,316 illiterate residents. Additionally, 535 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 149 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nawada are given below:

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 Masrakh, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Nawada is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Nawada is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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