Nagod or Nagaud is a town and a nagar panchayat in Satna district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is located 17 mi from the town of Satna. It is the administrative headquarters of Nagod Tehsil. who were exiled by the Gurjara Pratihar. Pratiharas originally came from Kannauj and belong to Agnikula Rajput.

Origin

Nagod derives its name from Nagdev meaning town or city.

Geography

Nagod is located at 24.57°N, 80.6°W. It has an average elevation of 330 metres (1,082 feet). Nagod is near to the district headquarters at Satna and is well-connected by roads. 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.