Nagod or Nagaud is a town and a nagar panchayat in Satna district in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is located from the town of Satna. It is the administrative headquarters of Nagod Tehsil.
Origin
Nagod derives its name from
Nagdev meaning town or city.
Geography
Nagod is located at .
[ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Nagod] It has an average elevation of 330 metres (1,082 feet). Nagod is near to the district headquarters at
Satna. The Amarna river flows near the town's fort.
Princely history
Nagod was formerly the capital of a
princely state of
British India,
Nagod State.
The state was founded in 1344, and until the 18th century was known as
Unchahara from the name of its original capital.
Demographics
India [[census]], Nagod had a population of 22,568. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Nagod has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 60%. In Nagod, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
See also
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Nagod (Vidhan Sabha constituency)