Naikhawa - Chitrangi, Singrauli

Naikhawa is a village situated in the Chitrangi tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chitrangi and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Singrauli. Naikahwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naikhawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naikhawa is 503389. The village covers a total geographical area of 550.57 hectares and falls under the 486882 pincode. Singrauli is the nearest town, located about 105 km away.

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

Population of Naikhawa

As per Census 2011, Naikhawa village has a total population of 843 people, consisting of 434 males and 409 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 428 literate and 415 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 771 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population843434409
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1347361
Scheduled Castes (SC)19811
Scheduled Tribes (ST)771393378
Literate Population428244184
Illiterate Population415190225

Nearby Villages of Naikhawa

Naikhawa 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)
KasdaNorth-East1.70 km
LohadaSouth-East2.77 km
BakiyaWest3.06 km
Machi KhurdSouth-West3.08 km
BhurtiyatolaNorth3.82 km
Chhitawal KhurdSouth3.91 km
RakhsahatNorth-West3.95 km
Machi KalanSouth-West3.99 km
KyontalyEast4.90 km
RehadaSouth5.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Naikhawa

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Naikhawa. The nearest railway station is Khuldil Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singrauli to Naikhawa is about 105 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naikhawa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Naikhawa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Naikhawa 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 Naikhawa

Where is Naikhawa located?

Naikhawa village is located in Chitrangi Tehsil, Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Naikhawa?

The Gram Panchayat of Naikhawa is Naikahwa.

What is the pincode of Naikhawa?

The pincode of Naikhawa is 486882.

What is the population of Naikhawa?

Naikhawa has a total population of 843, including 434 males and 409 females.

How many households are there in Naikhawa?

There are 154 households in Naikhawa.

What is the literacy rate in Naikhawa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Naikhawa is 50.77%. Male literacy is 56.22% and female literacy is 44.99%.