Niwana - Sangrampur, Buldhana

Niwana is a village situated in the Sangrampur tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from Sangrampur and around 109 km from Buldana. Changefal serves as the Village Panchayat for Niwana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niwana is 528352. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.41 hectares and falls under the 443402 pincode. Jalgaon Jamod is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Niwana

According to the 2011 Census, Niwana village had a total population of 1,647 people, including 829 males and 818 females, living in 380 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.06%, with male literacy at 93.98% and female literacy at 81.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 288, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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 Population1,647829818
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18181100
Scheduled Castes (SC)288148140
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1738885
Literate Population1,291703588
Illiterate Population356126230

Nearby Villages of Niwana

Niwana 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)
Akoli Kh.North-West1.90 km
NirodSouth-East1.94 km
DhamangaonNorth-East1.99 km
SawalaNorth2.74 km
Akoli Bk.North-West3.01 km
RajpurNorth-West3.17 km
TamgaonEast3.70 km
BhilkhedSouth3.76 km
WakanaSouth3.89 km
Malthana Bk.North-West4.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Niwana

Niwana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jalamb Jn, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalgaon Jamod to Niwana is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Niwana is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Niwana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Niwana

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

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

FAQs about Niwana

Where is Niwana located?

Niwana village is located in Sangrampur Tehsil, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Niwana?

The Village Panchayat of Niwana is Changefal.

What is the pincode of Niwana?

The pincode of Niwana is 443402.

What is the population of Niwana?

Niwana had a total population of 1,647, including 829 males and 818 females.

How many households are there in Niwana?

Niwana had 380 households.

What is the literacy rate in Niwana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Niwana was 88.06%. Male literacy was 93.98% and female literacy was 81.89%.