Nichawas - Katthiwara, Alirajpur

Nichawas is a village situated in the Katthiwara tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from Alirajpur and around 27 km from Alirajpur. Jhinjhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nichawas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nichawas is 505290. The village covers a total geographical area of 327.67 hectares and falls under the 457887 pincode. Alirajpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Nichawas

As per Census 2011, Nichawas village has a total population of 304 people, consisting of 142 males and 162 females. The village has 57 households and a sex ratio of 1,140 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 56 literate and 248 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 208 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nichawas

Nichawas 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 Nichawas

Nichawas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alirajpur to Nichawas is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nichawas

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

Health Facilities in Nichawas

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

FAQs about Nichawas