Nara - Karanja, Wardha

Nara is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Nara village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nara is 533578. The village covers a total geographical area of 1144.69 hectares and falls under the 442203 pincode. Katol is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Nara

According to the 2011 Census, Nara village had a total population of 3,462 people, including 1,787 males and 1,675 females, living in 740 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.32%, with male literacy at 89.73% and female literacy at 78.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 459.

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

Nearby Villages of Nara

Nara 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 Nara

Nara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Katol, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katol to Nara is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Nara is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nara

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

Health Facilities in Nara

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

FAQs about Nara