Norja - Rahatgarh, Sagar

Norja is a village situated in the Rahatgarh tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rahatgarh and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Khajuriya (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Norja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Norja is 460568. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.13 hectares and falls under the 470120 pincode. Rahatgarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Norja

According to the 2011 Census, Norja village had a total population of 566 people, including 322 males and 244 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 758 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.20%, with male literacy at 97.20% and female literacy at 92.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Norja

Norja 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 Norja

Norja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nariaoli, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahatgarh to Norja is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Norja 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 Norja

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

Health Facilities in Norja

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

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