Nandi - Tirodi, Balaghat

Nandi is a village situated in the Tirodi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirodi and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Nandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandi is 497361. The village covers a total geographical area of 447.1 hectares and falls under the 481449 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Nandi

As per Census 2011, Nandi village has a total population of 1,848 people, consisting of 923 males and 925 females. The village has 426 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 222 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,313 literate and 535 illiterate residents. Additionally, 216 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 122 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,848923925
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22212894
Scheduled Castes (SC)216108108
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1225666
Literate Population1,313717596
Illiterate Population535206329

Nearby Villages of Nandi

Nandi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PipriyaWest1.61 km
SawriNorth-West1.73 km
MohgaonEast1.86 km
BirsulaNorth1.93 km
ParaswadaghatSouth2.51 km
SonegaonWest2.73 km
KohkaNorth2.79 km
JhanjhagiNorth-East3.15 km
BothwaNorth-West3.80 km
SukdighatEast4.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nandi

Nandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Nandi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Nandi is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nandi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Nandi

Where is Nandi located?

Nandi village is located in Tirodi Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nandi?

Nandi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nandi?

The pincode of Nandi is 481449.

What is the population of Nandi?

Nandi has a total population of 1,848, including 923 males and 925 females.

How many households are there in Nandi?

There are 426 households in Nandi.

What is the literacy rate in Nandi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nandi is 71.05%. Male literacy is 77.68% and female literacy is 64.43%.