Nawazpur - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Nawazpur is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Nawazpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawazpur is 132933. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.19 hectares and falls under the 242405 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Nawazpur

As per Census 2011, Nawazpur village has a total population of 997 people, consisting of 522 males and 475 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 609 literate and 388 illiterate residents. Additionally, 238 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population997522475
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1588672
Scheduled Castes (SC)238124114
Literate Population609338271
Illiterate Population388184204

Nearby Villages of Nawazpur

Nawazpur 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)
SikandarpurSouth-West0.91 km
Man PurNorth-West0.99 km
Rasulpur Mu. KhutarNorth-West1.09 km
Dalippur MunjaptaWest1.27 km
BhimpurSouth-West1.57 km
Rautapur KalanNorth1.88 km
MalhpurSouth1.90 km
Dhaka Khurd KalanNorth-West1.91 km
Sikala MastapurNorth1.98 km
ParsarEast2.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nawazpur

Nawazpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Banke Ganj, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Shahjahanpur to Nawazpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Nawazpur is about 58 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 Nawazpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Nawazpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nawazpur

Where is Nawazpur located?

Nawazpur village is located in Powayan Tehsil, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nawazpur?

Nawazpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nawazpur?

The pincode of Nawazpur is 242405.

What is the population of Nawazpur?

Nawazpur has a total population of 997, including 522 males and 475 females.

How many households are there in Nawazpur?

There are 183 households in Nawazpur.

What is the literacy rate in Nawazpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nawazpur is 61.08%. Male literacy is 64.75% and female literacy is 57.05%.