Nitanwas - Vijaypur, Sheopur

Nitanwas is a village situated in the Vijaypur tehsil of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 80 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijaypur and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Sheopur. Khurjan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nitanwas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nitanwas is 451449. The village covers a total geographical area of 810 hectares and falls under the 476332 pincode. Vijaypur is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Nitanwas

According to the 2011 Census, Nitanwas village had a total population of 640 people, including 350 males and 290 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 829 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.01%, with male literacy at 70.03% and female literacy at 43.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 247, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Nitanwas

Nitanwas 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 Nitanwas

Public transport in the Nitanwas is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijaypur to Nitanwas is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sheopur to Nitanwas is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nitanwas

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

Health Facilities in Nitanwas

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

FAQs about Nitanwas