Nigwani

Nigwani is a village located in Majholi tehsil of Jabalpur district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Majholi (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Jabalpur. As per 2009 stats, Jhingrai is the gram panchayat of Nigwani village.

Nigwani has its own place in the vibrant Jabalpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Nigwani

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nigwani is 489316. The village spans a total geographical area of 330.76 hectares. Sihora is nearest town to Nigwani village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

When it comes to local governance, Nigwani village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Patan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jabalpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Nigwani

Below is a concise population overview of Nigwani as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 554 280 274
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 49 20 29
Scheduled Castes (SC) 101 48 53
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 434 247 187
Illiterate Population 120 33 87

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Nigwani village:

  • The total population of Nigwani village is around 554, including approximately 280 males and 274 females, with a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 49 children aged 0–6 years in Nigwani village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Nigwani village has 101 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Nigwani village is about 78.34%, with male literacy at 88.21% and female literacy at 68.25%.
  • There are around 135 households in Nigwani village.

Connectivity of Nigwani

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Nigwani. As per the 2011 stats, Nigwani had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Nigwani

Knowing the nearby villages of Nigwani helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Nigwani.

Majhgawan Ghughra Surekha Lakhanpur Jhingrai Pondi Khurd Dhana Khurd Bargawan Darachi Chhitapal Latuwa Richhi Khurd

Frequently Asked Questions about Nigwani

Where is Nigwani located?
Nigwani village is situated in Majholi Tehsil, within the Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Nigwani?
The Gram Panchayat of Nigwani is Jhingrai (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Nigwani as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Nigwani is 554, with 280 males and 274 females.
How many households are there in Nigwani as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Nigwani village has a total of 135 households.
What is the literacy rate in Nigwani as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nigwani is 78.34%. The male literacy rate is 88.21%, while the female literacy rate is 68.25%.