Nakhwan - Varanasi Sadar, Varanasi

Nakhwan is a village situated in the Varanasi Sadar tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from Varanasi and around 32 km from Varanasi. Kaithi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nakhwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakhwan is 208910. The village covers a total geographical area of 21.22 hectares and falls under the 221002 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Nakhwan

As per Census 2011, Nakhwan village has a total population of 77 people, consisting of 41 males and 36 females. The village has 10 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 14 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 32 literate and 45 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Nakhwan

Nakhwan 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 Nakhwan

The nearest railway station is Aunrihar Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Nakhwan is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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