Nandan - Tribeniganj, Supaul

Nandan is a village situated in the Tribeniganj subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tribeniganj and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Nandana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandan is 221469. The village covers a total geographical area of 313 hectares and falls under the 847408 pincode. Murliganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Nandan

According to the 2011 Census, Nandan village had a total population of 2,816 people, including 1,457 males and 1,359 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.91%, with male literacy at 63.36% and female literacy at 32.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 406.

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 Population2,8161,4571,359
Child Population (0–6 yrs)571278293
Scheduled Castes (SC)1407466
Scheduled Tribes (ST)406213193
Literate Population1,098747351
Illiterate Population1,7187101,008

Nearby Villages of Nandan

Nandan 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)
ParsagarhiNorth2.93 km
GobindpurNorth-East3.66 km
KhajuriEast3.69 km
GamhariaNorth4.90 km
Tharua PattiSouth-East5.38 km
Khutha BaijnathSouth-East5.49 km
Bishunpr BhaiaramNorth5.68 km
Paik ParaNorth-East5.72 km
BaghaeliNorth-West5.82 km
Lachmipur Alias BaghwaSouth-East5.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nandan

Nandan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harapatti, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murliganj to Nandan is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Nandan is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nandan

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

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

FAQs about Nandan

Where is Nandan located?

Nandan village is located in Tribeniganj Subdivision, Supaul district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nandan?

The Gram Panchayat of Nandan is Nandana.

What is the pincode of Nandan?

The pincode of Nandan is 847408.

What is the population of Nandan?

Nandan had a total population of 2,816, including 1,457 males and 1,359 females.

How many households are there in Nandan?

Nandan had 444 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nandan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nandan was 48.91%. Male literacy was 63.36% and female literacy was 32.93%.