Nawada

Nawada is a village located in Herhanj subdivision of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 25km away from district headquarter Herhanj. Herhanj is the sub-district headquarter of Nawada village. As per 2009 stats, Herhenj is the gram panchayat of Nawada village.

Here you can discover what makes Nawada unique in its vibrant Herhanj-Latehar region. You’ll see Nawada’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Nawada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nawada is 367509. The village spans a total geographical area of 628 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 822126. Herhanj is nearest town to Nawada village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Nawada village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Latehar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Chatra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Nawada

Population of Nawada

According to the 2011 Census, Nawada has a total population of about 1,347, with approximately 712 males and 635 females. The sex ratio is around 891 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 243 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 33 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 735. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.81%, with male literacy at about 55.06% and female literacy near 35.43%. There are around 240 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nawada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Nawada

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Nawada. As per the 2011 stats, Nawada had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Nawada

Knowing the nearby villages of Nawada helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Nawada.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nawada