Nawadiha - Barkatha, Hazaribagh

Nawadiha is a village situated in the Barkatha subdivision of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barhi and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Hazaribagh. Shiladih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawadiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawadiha is 368334. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 825323 pincode. Hazaribagh is the nearest town.

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

Population of Nawadiha

As per Census 2011, Nawadiha village has a total population of 358 people, consisting of 176 males and 182 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 218 literate and 140 illiterate residents. Additionally, 93 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population358176182
Child Population (0–6 yrs)592732
Scheduled Castes (SC)934647
Literate Population21813385
Illiterate Population1404397

Nearby Villages of Nawadiha

Nawadiha 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)
SurujkhurdEast0.75 km
BaradihWest0.81 km
ChamudaharSouth-West1.23 km
ParbataWest1.62 km
TetariaSouth-East1.81 km
BanwariEast1.87 km
LemuaEast1.96 km
BelkapiNorth2.27 km
TurukdihaSouth2.70 km
SiladihNorth-East2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nawadiha

Nawadiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parsabad, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 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 Hazaribagh to Nawadiha 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 Nawadiha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Nawadiha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nawadiha 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Nawadiha

Where is Nawadiha located?

Nawadiha village is located in Barkatha Subdivision, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nawadiha?

The Gram Panchayat of Nawadiha is Shiladih.

What is the pincode of Nawadiha?

The pincode of Nawadiha is 825323.

What is the population of Nawadiha?

Nawadiha has a total population of 358, including 176 males and 182 females.

How many households are there in Nawadiha?

There are 65 households in Nawadiha.

What is the literacy rate in Nawadiha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nawadiha is 60.89%. Male literacy is 75.57% and female literacy is 46.70%.