Newra - Sankari, Bilaspur

Newra is a village situated in the Sankari tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from Takhatpur and around 14 km from Bilaspur. Nevara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Newra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Newra is 438594. The village covers a total geographical area of 1085.7 hectares and falls under the 495112 pincode. Sakari is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Newra

According to the 2011 Census, Newra village had a total population of 3,858 people, including 1,959 males and 1,899 females, living in 822 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.04%, with male literacy at 87.79% and female literacy at 58.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 983, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,084.

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

Nearby Villages of Newra

Newra 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 Newra

Newra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalmitar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakari to Newra is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Newra is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Newra

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

Health Facilities in Newra

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

FAQs about Newra