Nighavi - Pauni, Bhandara

Nighavi is a village situated in the Pauni tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pauni and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Nighavi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nighavi is 537346. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.88 hectares and falls under the 441910 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Nighavi

According to the 2011 Census, Nighavi village had a total population of 1,110 people, including 572 males and 538 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.74%, with male literacy at 93.28% and female literacy at 69.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 314.

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

Nearby Villages of Nighavi

Nighavi 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 Nighavi

Nighavi 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 Bhuyar Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Nighavi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Nighavi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nighavi

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

Health Facilities in Nighavi

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

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