Nawasal - Murtijapur, Akola

Nawasal is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Navsal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawasal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawasal is 530243. The village covers a total geographical area of 639 hectares and falls under the 444106 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Nawasal

As per Census 2011, Nawasal village has a total population of 946 people, consisting of 512 males and 434 females. The village has 208 households and a sex ratio of 847 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 673 literate and 273 illiterate residents. Additionally, 260 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 44 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population946512434
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1024854
Scheduled Castes (SC)260145115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)442123
Literate Population673402271
Illiterate Population273110163

Nearby Villages of Nawasal

Nawasal 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)
RamtekNorth-West1.98 km
BahadarpurNorth-West3.07 km
PiwashiNorth3.49 km
ManduraNorth3.66 km
GirdharpurWest3.79 km
SikandarpurNorth-West4.19 km
PotaNorth-West4.35 km
AllapurWest5.13 km
KhodadNorth5.15 km
Dhotra (jahangir)South5.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nawasal

Nawasal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandura, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Nawasal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Nawasal is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nawasal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Nawasal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nawasal

Where is Nawasal located?

Nawasal village is located in Murtijapur Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nawasal?

The Gram Panchayat of Nawasal is Navsal.

What is the pincode of Nawasal?

The pincode of Nawasal is 444106.

What is the population of Nawasal?

Nawasal has a total population of 946, including 512 males and 434 females.

How many households are there in Nawasal?

There are 208 households in Nawasal.

What is the literacy rate in Nawasal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nawasal is 71.14%. Male literacy is 78.52% and female literacy is 62.44%.