Nawadih - Masalia, Dumka

Nawadih is a village situated in the Masalia subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Masalia and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Gumro serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawadih is 371963. The village covers a total geographical area of 40.71 hectares and falls under the 814119 pincode. Dumka is the nearest town.

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

Population of Nawadih

As per Census 2011, Nawadih village has a total population of 179 people, consisting of 89 males and 90 females. The village has 31 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 91 literate and 88 illiterate residents. Additionally, 168 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1798990
Child Population (0–6 yrs)381919
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1688385
Literate Population915239
Illiterate Population883751

Nearby Villages of Nawadih

Nawadih is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Nawadih

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Nawadih.

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 Dumka to Nawadih is about 32 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 Nawadih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nawadih

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nawadih

Where is Nawadih located?

Nawadih village is located in Masalia Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nawadih?

The Gram Panchayat of Nawadih is Gumro.

What is the pincode of Nawadih?

The pincode of Nawadih is 814119.

What is the population of Nawadih?

Nawadih has a total population of 179, including 89 males and 90 females.

How many households are there in Nawadih?

There are 31 households in Nawadih.

What is the literacy rate in Nawadih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nawadih is 50.84%. Male literacy is 58.43% and female literacy is 43.33%.