Nawagaon - Simga, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Nawagaon is a village situated in the Simga tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Simga and around 59 km from Raipur. Nawagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawagaon is 443523. The village covers a total geographical area of 477.79 hectares and falls under the 493101 pincode. Simga is the nearest town, located about 14 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 Bhatapara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nawagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Nawagaon village had a total population of 1,439 people, including 739 males and 700 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.00%, with male literacy at 85.46% and female literacy at 56.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 294, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 350.

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

Nawagaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hathbandh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Simga to Nawagaon is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Nawagaon is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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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