Nagjhola - Paraswada, Balaghat

Nagjhola is a village situated in the Paraswada tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paraswada and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Mohgaon (mal) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nagjhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagjhola is 498405. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.34 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Nagjhola

According to the 2011 Census, Nagjhola village had a total population of 248 people, including 118 males and 130 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.72%, with male literacy at 59.14% and female literacy at 52.78%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Nagjhola

Nagjhola 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 Nagjhola

Nagjhola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhapewara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Nagjhola is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Nagjhola is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagjhola

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

Health Facilities in Nagjhola

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

FAQs about Nagjhola