Naukund - Kurwai, Vidisha

Naukund is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Naukund village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naukund is 480945. The village covers a total geographical area of 613.38 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Naukund

As per Census 2011, Naukund village has a total population of 1,188 people, consisting of 625 males and 563 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 659 literate and 529 illiterate residents. Additionally, 214 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 155 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Naukund

Naukund 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 Naukund

Naukund is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurwai Kethora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurwai to Naukund is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Naukund is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naukund

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

Health Facilities in Naukund

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

FAQs about Naukund