Nagda - Badnawar, Dhar

Nagda is a village situated in the Badnawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnawar and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Nagda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagda is 474488. The village covers a total geographical area of 803.15 hectares and falls under the 454001 pincode. Badnawar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Nagda

According to the 2011 Census, Nagda village had a total population of 5,157 people, including 2,598 males and 2,559 females, living in 1,086 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.30%, with male literacy at 86.15% and female literacy at 62.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 580, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 385.

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

Nearby Villages of Nagda

Nagda 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 Nagda

Nagda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnawar to Nagda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Nagda is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagda

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

Health Facilities in Nagda

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

FAQs about Nagda