Nawadi - Hura, Purulia

Nawadi is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Hura and around 36.5 km from Purulia. Maguria-lalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawadi is 330897. The village covers a total geographical area of 529.73 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Nawadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manbazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nawadi

According to the 2011 Census, Nawadi village had a total population of 2,235 people, including 1,147 males and 1,088 females, living in 474 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.58%, with male literacy at 84.48% and female literacy at 56.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 374, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 740.

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

Nearby Villages of Nawadi

Nawadi 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 Nawadi

Nawadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Nawadi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Nawadi is about 36.5 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 Nawadi

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

Health Facilities in Nawadi

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

FAQs about Nawadi