Neguwan - Patharia, Damoh

Neguwan is a village situated in the Patharia tehsil of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patharia and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Damoh. Neguwan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neguwan is 462131. The village covers a total geographical area of 699.57 hectares and falls under the 470666 pincode. Patharia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Neguwan

As per Census 2011, Neguwan village has a total population of 1,221 people, consisting of 627 males and 594 females. The village has 327 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 222 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 692 literate and 529 illiterate residents. Additionally, 286 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,221627594
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22298124
Scheduled Castes (SC)286140146
Scheduled Tribes (ST)572829
Literate Population692418274
Illiterate Population529209320

Nearby Villages of Neguwan

Neguwan 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)
Kodar MadhiWest2.65 km
SingrawanNorth-West3.00 km
SatparaEast3.08 km
VijaypuraNorth3.41 km
KhiriajagmanNorth4.19 km
BotraiSouth4.19 km
Keolari PathariyaSouth-West4.61 km
CharodhaWest4.79 km
GhoghraNorth-East5.28 km
TilaSouth-East5.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Neguwan

Neguwan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Patharia, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patharia to Neguwan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Damoh to Neguwan is about 39 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 Neguwan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Neguwan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Neguwan 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)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Neguwan

Where is Neguwan located?

Neguwan village is located in Patharia Tehsil, Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Neguwan?

Neguwan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Neguwan?

The pincode of Neguwan is 470666.

What is the population of Neguwan?

Neguwan has a total population of 1,221, including 627 males and 594 females.

How many households are there in Neguwan?

There are 327 households in Neguwan.

What is the literacy rate in Neguwan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Neguwan is 56.67%. Male literacy is 66.67% and female literacy is 46.13%.