Nithauwa - Simalwara, Dungarpur

Nithauwa is a village situated in the Simalwara tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Simalwara and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dungarpur. Nithauwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nithauwa is 098338. The village covers a total geographical area of 428.2 hectares and falls under the 314406 pincode. Sagwara is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Nithauwa

As per Census 2011, Nithauwa village has a total population of 1,054 people, consisting of 547 males and 507 females. The village has 237 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 639 literate and 415 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 472 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nithauwa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Nithauwa

Nithauwa 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 Nithauwa

Nithauwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bechhiwara, while the nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagwara to Nithauwa is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dungarpur to Nithauwa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nithauwa

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

Health Facilities in Nithauwa

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

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