Nigai - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Nigai is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Barna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nigai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nigai is 501086. The village covers a total geographical area of 1168 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Nigai

According to the 2011 Census, Nigai village had a total population of 1,300 people, including 652 males and 648 females, living in 296 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.86%, with male literacy at 65.23% and female literacy at 50.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 257.

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

Nearby Villages of Nigai

Nigai 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 Nigai

Public transport in the Nigai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhataini, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Nigai is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Nigai is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nigai

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

Health Facilities in Nigai

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

FAQs about Nigai