Nawagaon - Arjunda, Balod

Nawagaon is a village situated in the Arjunda tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Gunderdehi and around 33 km from Durg. Sanoud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawagaon is 442837. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.34 hectares and falls under the 491222 pincode. Gunderdehi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Nawagaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunderdehi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nawagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Nawagaon village had a total population of 594 people, including 294 males and 300 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.54%, with male literacy at 92.05% and female literacy at 73.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 468, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Nawagaon

Nawagaon 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 Nawagaon

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Nawagaon. The nearest railway station is Kirodimalnagar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunderdehi to Nawagaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Nawagaon is about 33 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 Nawagaon

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

Health Facilities in Nawagaon

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

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