Nihona - Chinour, Gwalior

Nihona is a village situated in the Chinour tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chinour and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Baderabharas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nihona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nihona is 454290. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.9 hectares and falls under the 475001 pincode. Antari is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Nihona

According to the 2011 Census, Nihona village had a total population of 640 people, including 336 males and 304 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.37%, with male literacy at 77.47% and female literacy at 54.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Nihona

Nihona 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 Nihona

Nihona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Naugaon, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antari to Nihona is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Nihona is about 34 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 Nihona

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

Health Facilities in Nihona

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

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