Nawgawan - Baloda, Janjgir-Champa

Nawgawan is a village situated in the Baloda tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from Baloda and around 12 km from Janjgir. Navgava serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawgawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawgawan is 436680. The village covers a total geographical area of 566.92 hectares and falls under the 495559 pincode. Baloda is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Nawgawan

According to the 2011 Census, Nawgawan village had a total population of 1,678 people, including 854 males and 824 females, living in 418 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.24%, with male literacy at 89.60% and female literacy at 64.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 334, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Nawgawan

Nawgawan 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 Nawgawan

Nawgawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Naila, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda to Nawgawan is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Nawgawan is about 12 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 Nawgawan

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

Health Facilities in Nawgawan

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

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