Naigaon - Pauni, Bhandara

Naigaon is a village situated in the Pauni tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pauni and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Wahi serves as the Village Panchayat for Naigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naigaon is 537378. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.96 hectares and falls under the 441910 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Naigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Naigaon village had a total population of 204 people, including 102 males and 102 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.05%, with male literacy at 88.54% and female literacy at 73.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Naigaon

Naigaon 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 Naigaon

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Naigaon. The nearest railway station is Bhuyar Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Naigaon is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Naigaon is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naigaon

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

Health Facilities in Naigaon

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

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