Nishti - Pauni, Bhandara

Nishti 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 60 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Nisti serves as the Village Panchayat for Nishti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nishti is 537391. The village covers a total geographical area of 403.47 hectares and falls under the 441910 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Nishti

According to the 2011 Census, Nishti village had a total population of 1,352 people, including 705 males and 647 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.32%, with male literacy at 85.35% and female literacy at 68.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 360, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Nishti

Nishti 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 Nishti

Nishti 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 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Nishti is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Nishti is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nishti

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

Health Facilities in Nishti

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

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