Kewat Nawagaon - Marri Bangla(Deori), Balod

Kewat Nawagaon is a village situated in the Marri Bangla(Deori) tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 27 km from Dondiluhara and around 50 km from Durg. Kenwat Nawagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kewat Nawagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kewat Nawagaon is 442999. The village covers a total geographical area of 586.72 hectares and falls under the 491227 pincode. Arjunda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kewat 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 Kewat Nawagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kewat Nawagaon village had a total population of 1,527 people, including 759 males and 768 females, living in 306 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.53%, with male literacy at 84.56% and female literacy at 62.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 329, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 282.

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

Nearby Villages of Kewat Nawagaon

Kewat 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 Kewat Nawagaon

Kewat Nawagaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gundardehi, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arjunda to Kewat Nawagaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Kewat Nawagaon is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kewat Nawagaon

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

Health Facilities in Kewat 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 Kewat Nawagaon village are given below:

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