Naradhan

Naradhan
New South Wales

Kikoira Road, the main street of Naradhan
Naradhan
Coordinates 33°37′0″S 146°19′0″E / 33.61667°S 146.31667°ECoordinates: 33°37′0″S 146°19′0″E / 33.61667°S 146.31667°E
Population 166 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 2669
Location
LGA(s) Bland Shire
State electorate(s) Cootamundra
Federal Division(s) Riverina, Parkes

Naradhan is a village and locality in the Central West region of New South Wales Australia. The locality is 452 kilometres (281 mi) from Sydney, the state capital.[2] Naradhan is within the Bland Shire local government area.[3] The village was proclaimed in 1930, and features a shop, primary school, public hall and the now disused railway station. The town was named after Naradhan a grazing run that was in term probably named for the Wiradjuri term "ngarradan" meaning "bat".[4]

At the 2011 census, Naradhan had a population of 166 (51.2% males and 48.8% females) with an average age of 39 years.[1] 95.2% of the population is Australian-born and 100% speak English as a first language.[5] The main religions are Anglican (34.5%) and Catholic (22.6%) and the median household income is $1097.00 per week.[1]

The locality is roughly equivalent to the cadastral parishes of Womboyne, Jimberoo and Currawong in the county of Dowling. The area is bordered by the towns of Lake Cargelligo to the north and Rankins Springs to the south. Although predominantly flat and cleared for agriculture, significant geographic features include a number of mesa in the southern portion as well as the Jimberoo and Conapaira State forests.

The Naradhan railway line was opened in 1929.[6]

External links

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Naradhan (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  2. http://postcodes.qpzm.com.au/postcode/nsw/regional-nsw/far-south-west/naradhan Naradhan Post Code Data
  3. Bland Shire Council Website
  4. "Naradhan". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  5. Naradhan Statistics
  6. "New Railway - Ungarie to Naradhan". Sydney Morning Herald. 6 February 1929. p. 16.