Naraua - Narwar, Shivpuri

Naraua is a village situated in the Narwar tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narwar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Narroa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naraua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naraua is 455507. The village covers a total geographical area of 1288.8 hectares and falls under the 473880 pincode. Narwar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Naraua

According to the 2011 Census, Naraua village had a total population of 2,617 people, including 1,419 males and 1,198 females, living in 521 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.17%, with male literacy at 76.50% and female literacy at 56.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 539, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Naraua

Naraua 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 Naraua

Naraua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narwar to Naraua is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Naraua is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naraua

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

Health Facilities in Naraua

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

FAQs about Naraua