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

According to the 2011 Census, Nawada village had a total population of 7,516 people, including 3,861 males and 3,655 females, living in 1,634 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.09%, with male literacy at 64.02% and female literacy at 51.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,099, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,542.

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

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