Nanja - Bhokardan, Jalna

Nanja is a village situated in the Bhokardan tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokardan and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Nanja / Kshirsawar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nanja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nanja is 547350. The village covers a total geographical area of 1130 hectares and falls under the 431114 pincode. Bhokardan is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Nanja village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Badnapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalna Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nanja

According to the 2011 Census, Nanja village had a total population of 2,605 people, including 1,331 males and 1,274 females, living in 506 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.44%, with male literacy at 77.99% and female literacy at 54.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 280.

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

Nearby Villages of Nanja

Nanja 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 Nanja

Public transport in the Nanja is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badnapur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhokardan to Nanja is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Nanja is about 61 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 Nanja

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

Health Facilities in Nanja

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

FAQs about Nanja