Nawagaon - Bilha, Bilaspur

Nawagaon is a village situated in the Bilha tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilha and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Hathani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawagaon is 439017. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.59 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Bilha is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Mungeli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nawagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Nawagaon village had a total population of 981 people, including 474 males and 507 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.18%, with male literacy at 86.47% and female literacy at 58.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 553.

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 >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dagori, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilha to Nawagaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Nawagaon is about 30 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:

FAQs about Nawagaon