Nehra - Kurwai, Vidisha

Nehra is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Nehra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nehra is 480967. The village covers a total geographical area of 561.03 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Nehra

According to the 2011 Census, Nehra village had a total population of 879 people, including 487 males and 392 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 805 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.83%, with male literacy at 93.19% and female literacy at 74.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 304.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population879487392
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1217645
Scheduled Castes (SC)304171133
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population643383260
Illiterate Population236104132

Nearby Villages of Nehra

Nehra 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)
JhagarNorth1.48 km
MadaiyaSouth1.57 km
GuwariSouth-East2.10 km
Khajuriya JagirNorth-West2.61 km
MadaukhediEast2.71 km
BarwaiNorth-East2.78 km
Shekh PipariyaWest2.79 km
SakoliSouth3.73 km
ImaliyaNorth3.97 km
KujaSouth-West4.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nehra

Nehra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mandi Bamora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurwai to Nehra is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Nehra is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nehra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nehra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Nehra

Where is Nehra located?

Nehra village is located in Kurwai Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Nehra?

Nehra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nehra?

The pincode of Nehra is 464224.

What is the population of Nehra?

Nehra had a total population of 879, including 487 males and 392 females.

How many households are there in Nehra?

Nehra had 206 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nehra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nehra was 84.83%. Male literacy was 93.19% and female literacy was 74.93%.