Niwahi - Shahgarh, Sagar

Niwahi is a village situated in the Shahgarh tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahgarh and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Battwaha(p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Niwahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niwahi is 460375. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.96 hectares and falls under the 470335 pincode. Shahgarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Niwahi

According to the 2011 Census, Niwahi village had a total population of 425 people, including 232 males and 193 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 832 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.88%, with male literacy at 66.49% and female literacy at 54.44%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Niwahi

Niwahi 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 Niwahi

Niwahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ganeshganj, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahgarh to Niwahi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Niwahi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Niwahi

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

Health Facilities in Niwahi

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

FAQs about Niwahi