Nawa Tola - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Nawa Tola is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Nawatola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawa Tola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawa Tola is 501224. The village covers a total geographical area of 430.21 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Nawa Tola

As per Census 2011, Nawa Tola village has a total population of 411 people, consisting of 209 males and 202 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 197 literate and 214 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 338 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nawa Tola are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population411209202
Child Population (0–6 yrs)592930
Scheduled Castes (SC)512526
Scheduled Tribes (ST)338172166
Literate Population19711879
Illiterate Population21491123

Nearby Villages of Nawa Tola

Nawa Tola 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)
ChandauraNorth2.09 km
Kurran TolaSouth-West2.90 km
MithiNorth-West3.51 km
DarainNorth-West3.87 km
LapriWest3.89 km
Kharika TolaNorth4.03 km
Jagra Tola (jagda)North-West5.62 km
Chhuihai TolaNorth-West6.07 km
MitauraSouth-West6.25 km
RimarNorth-East6.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nawa Tola

Nawa Tola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Duvri Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Nawa Tola is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Nawa Tola 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 Nawa Tola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nawa Tola

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

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

FAQs about Nawa Tola

Where is Nawa Tola located?

Nawa Tola village is located in Jaisinghnagar Tehsil, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nawa Tola?

The Gram Panchayat of Nawa Tola is Nawatola.

What is the pincode of Nawa Tola?

The pincode of Nawa Tola is 484771.

What is the population of Nawa Tola?

Nawa Tola has a total population of 411, including 209 males and 202 females.

How many households are there in Nawa Tola?

There are 118 households in Nawa Tola.

What is the literacy rate in Nawa Tola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nawa Tola is 47.93%. Male literacy is 56.46% and female literacy is 39.11%.