Nawada - Manikchak, Malda

Nawada is a village situated in the Manikchak subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from Manikchak and around 27.3 km from English Bazar. Dharampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawada is 313530. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.31 hectares and falls under the 732202 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Nawada

As per Census 2011, Nawada village has a total population of 7,516 people, consisting of 3,861 males and 3,655 females. The village has 1,634 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,195 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,672 literate and 3,844 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,099 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,542 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nawada

Nawada 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 Nawada

Nawada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajmahal, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Nawada is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Nawada is about 27.3 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nawada

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

Health Facilities in Nawada

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

FAQs about Nawada