Nirgudi - Pauni, Bhandara

Nirgudi is a village situated in the Pauni tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pauni and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Kosara serves as the Village Panchayat for Nirgudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nirgudi is 537313. The village covers a total geographical area of 127 hectares and falls under the 441910 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Nirgudi

According to the 2011 Census, Nirgudi village had a total population of 167 people, including 81 males and 86 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.93%, with male literacy at 95.95% and female literacy at 73.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141.

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 Population1678186
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21714
Scheduled Castes (SC)1417170
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1247153
Illiterate Population431033

Nearby Villages of Nirgudi

Nirgudi 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)
AkotNorth-West1.28 km
KondhaSouth-East2.38 km
Somanala Bk.East3.13 km
WaselaWest3.20 km
ChichbodiNorth3.21 km
ChichalNorth-West3.50 km
Nevegaon Alias PaleparNorth-East3.55 km
LonharaSouth-West3.80 km
Palora (chauras)South4.12 km
MendhaWest4.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nirgudi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Nirgudi. The nearest railway station is Bhuyar Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 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 Pauni to Nirgudi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Nirgudi is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nirgudi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Nirgudi 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 Nirgudi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nirgudi 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 Nirgudi

Where is Nirgudi located?

Nirgudi village is located in Pauni Tehsil, Bhandara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Nirgudi?

The Village Panchayat of Nirgudi is Kosara.

What is the pincode of Nirgudi?

The pincode of Nirgudi is 441910.

What is the population of Nirgudi?

Nirgudi had a total population of 167, including 81 males and 86 females.

How many households are there in Nirgudi?

Nirgudi had 40 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nirgudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nirgudi was 84.93%. Male literacy was 95.95% and female literacy was 73.61%.