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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Nakhwan village had a total population of 77 people, including 41 males and 36 females, living in 10 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.79%, with male literacy at 70.59% and female literacy at 27.59%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population774136
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1477
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population32248
Illiterate Population451728

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChakkushiNorth1.08 km
KusahiNorth-West1.12 km
KharonaSouth-West1.53 km
HathoraNorth-West1.63 km
SarauliSouth-East1.70 km
PatanaNorth-East1.80 km
Tanda KhurdSouth-East1.95 km
GopalpurNorth2.11 km
DadibadiNorth2.55 km
SadibhadiNorth-East2.68 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA

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.

FAQs about Nakhwan

Where is Nakhwan located?

Nakhwan village is located in Varanasi Sadar Tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Nakhwan?

The Gram Panchayat of Nakhwan is Kaithi.

What is the pincode of Nakhwan?

The pincode of Nakhwan is 221002.

What is the population of Nakhwan?

Nakhwan had a total population of 77, including 41 males and 36 females.

How many households are there in Nakhwan?

Nakhwan had 10 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nakhwan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nakhwan was 50.79%. Male literacy was 70.59% and female literacy was 27.59%.