Nigwani - Kotma, Anuppur

Nigwani is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotma and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Nigwani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nigwani is 501738. The village covers a total geographical area of 474.09 hectares and falls under the 484334 pincode. Kotma is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Nigwani

According to the 2011 Census, Nigwani village had a total population of 1,644 people, including 835 males and 809 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.31%, with male literacy at 85.81% and female literacy at 66.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 476.

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

Nearby Villages of Nigwani

Nigwani 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 Nigwani

Nigwani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baihatola, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotma to Nigwani is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Nigwani is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nigwani

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

Health Facilities in Nigwani

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

FAQs about Nigwani