Nehar - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Nehar is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Nehra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nehar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nehar is 457515. The village covers a total geographical area of 1162.54 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Chandla is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Nehar

According to the 2011 Census, Nehar village had a total population of 1,657 people, including 921 males and 736 females, living in 373 households. The sex ratio was 799 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.17%, with male literacy at 72.10% and female literacy at 52.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 308, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Nehar

Nehar 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 Nehar

Nehar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurhand, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandla to Nehar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Nehar is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nehar

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

Health Facilities in Nehar

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

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