Nouraj - Shahgarh, Sagar

Nouraj is a village situated in the Shahgarh tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahgarh and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Nouraj (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nouraj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nouraj is 460412. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.16 hectares and falls under the 470340 pincode. Banda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Nouraj

As per Census 2011, Nouraj village has a total population of 907 people, consisting of 487 males and 420 females. The village has 225 households and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 527 literate and 380 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nouraj

Nouraj 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 Nouraj

Nouraj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ganeshganj, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banda to Nouraj is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Nouraj is about 40 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 Nouraj

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

Health Facilities in Nouraj

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

FAQs about Nouraj