Nigaura - Jaithari, Anuppur

Nigaura is a village situated in the Jaithari tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaithari and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Nigaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nigaura is 502002. The village covers a total geographical area of 943.66 hectares and falls under the 484113 pincode. Jaithari is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Nigaura

According to the 2011 Census, Nigaura village had a total population of 1,576 people, including 771 males and 805 females, living in 373 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.34%, with male literacy at 62.96% and female literacy at 42.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,435.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Nigaura

Nigaura 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 Nigaura

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Nigaura. The nearest railway station is Nigaura, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaithari to Nigaura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Nigaura is about 26 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 Nigaura

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

Health Facilities in Nigaura

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

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