Nawada - Jamua, Giridih
Nawada is a village situated in the Jamua subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamua and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Chittardih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawada village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawada is 351383. The village covers a total geographical area of 12.74 hectares and falls under the 815314 pincode.
Nawada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Naiadih Alias Pandeydih | North-East | 0.67 km |
| Sohagarh | West | 0.82 km |
| Tardiha | North | 1.09 km |
| Narobad | South-East | 1.15 km |
| Chitra Pahari | North-East | 1.74 km |
| Kumhargarhia | North | 1.86 km |
| Bhikodih | West | 2.13 km |
| Kundaidih | North-West | 2.14 km |
| Fatehpur | West | 2.58 km |
| Harilwatanr | North-West | 2.64 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Nawada
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Nawada. The nearest railway station is Giridih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Nawada is about 35 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 Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 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 Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Nawada
Where is Nawada located?
Nawada village is located in Jamua Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Nawada?
The Gram Panchayat of Nawada is Chittardih.
What is the pincode of Nawada?
The pincode of Nawada is 815314.