Nawagaon - Pendra, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Nawagaon is a village situated in the Pendra tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Pendra and around 100 km from Bilaspur. Nawagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawagaon is 437624. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.22 hectares and falls under the 495119 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Marwahi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nawagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Nawagaon village had a total population of 1,608 people, including 801 males and 807 females, living in 471 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.23%, with male literacy at 86.98% and female literacy at 71.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 743.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarbahara, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Nawagaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Nawagaon is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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