Nanwha - Salekasa, Gondia

Nanwha is a village situated in the Salekasa tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from Salekasa and around 42 km from Gondiya. Nanwha village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nanwha is 538025. The village covers a total geographical area of 431.27 hectares and falls under the 441916 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Nanwha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nanwha

According to the 2011 Census, Nanwha village had a total population of 1,258 people, including 605 males and 653 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.59%, with male literacy at 87.90% and female literacy at 71.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 182.

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

Nearby Villages of Nanwha

Nanwha 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 Nanwha

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Nanwha. The nearest railway station is Salekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondiya to Nanwha is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nanwha

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

Health Facilities in Nanwha

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

FAQs about Nanwha