Nagwada - Makhan Nagar, Narmadapuram

Nagwada is a village situated in the Makhan Nagar tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Babai and around 31 km from Hoshangabad. Bagalkhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nagwada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagwada is 487553. The village covers a total geographical area of 553.32 hectares and falls under the 461661 pincode. Babai is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Nagwada

As per Census 2011, Nagwada village has a total population of 1,053 people, consisting of 563 males and 490 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 870 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 601 literate and 452 illiterate residents. Additionally, 265 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,053563490
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1467571
Scheduled Castes (SC)265144121
Scheduled Tribes (ST)352015
Literate Population601389212
Illiterate Population452174278

Nearby Villages of Nagwada

Nagwada 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)
JamuniyaSouth-East1.77 km
KhargawaliNorth-West2.14 km
DangiwadaSouth2.18 km
GaneraNorth2.20 km
MohnaSouth-East2.82 km
Bagal KhediWest2.84 km
GondalwadaEast2.91 km
BhanpurSouth-West3.06 km
TamcharuWest3.41 km
BhatwadiNorth-East3.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nagwada

Nagwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gurra, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Babai to Nagwada is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Nagwada is about 31 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 Nagwada

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

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

Health Facilities in Nagwada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Nagwada

Where is Nagwada located?

Nagwada village is located in Makhan Nagar Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nagwada?

The Gram Panchayat of Nagwada is Bagalkhedi.

What is the pincode of Nagwada?

The pincode of Nagwada is 461661.

What is the population of Nagwada?

Nagwada has a total population of 1,053, including 563 males and 490 females.

How many households are there in Nagwada?

There are 257 households in Nagwada.

What is the literacy rate in Nagwada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nagwada is 57.08%. Male literacy is 69.09% and female literacy is 43.27%.