Nawada - Tundi, Dhanbad

Nawada is a village situated in the Tundi subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tundi and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Jeetpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawada is 361060. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.08 hectares and falls under the 828142 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

Nawada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nawada

As per Census 2011, Nawada village has a total population of 844 people, consisting of 415 males and 429 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 265 literate and 579 illiterate residents. Additionally, 218 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 310 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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nichitpur, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Nawada is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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