Newsa - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Newsa is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Singhanpuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Newsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Newsa is 438516. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.14 hectares and falls under the 495115 pincode. Lormi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Newsa 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 Newsa

According to the 2011 Census, Newsa village had a total population of 581 people, including 293 males and 288 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.19%, with male literacy at 78.31% and female literacy at 53.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Newsa

Newsa 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 Newsa

Newsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lormi to Newsa is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Newsa is about 60 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 Newsa

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

Health Facilities in Newsa

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

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