Nawagarh Tehsil - Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh
Nawagarh is an administrative tehsil in the Janjgir-Champa district of Chhattisgarh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Nawagarh is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Ibh5, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 378 km², including 351.40 km² rural area and 26.28 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 973 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Nawagarh Tehsil
Nawagarh Tehsil has a total of 40 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amora | Rural | Amora |
| 2 | Awrid | Rural | Avarid |
| 3 | Barbaspur | Rural | Barbaspur |
| 4 | Barbhata | Rural | Barbhantha |
| 5 | Bargoan | Rural | Bargaon |
| 6 | Bhaismudi | Rural | Bhaismudi |
| 7 | Budena | Rural | Budena |
| 8 | Chaura Bhata | Rural | Chaurabhata |
| 9 | Chorbhatti | Rural | Chorbhatthi |
| 10 | Chorgawan | Rural | Chorbhatthi |
| 11 | Dahida | Rural | Dahida |
| 12 | Darri | Rural | Darri |
| 13 | Dharashiv | Rural | Dharashiv (Rogada) |
| 14 | Dindoldih | Rural | Hardi |
| 15 | Ghutiya | Rural | Ghuthiya |
| 16 | Gidha | Rural | Gidha |
| 17 | Hardi(Hari) | Rural | Hardi |
| 18 | Jagmahant | Rural | Jagmahant |
| 19 | Karra | Rural | Karra |
| 20 | Khaira | Rural | Khaira |
| 21 | Khairtal | Rural | Khairtal |
| 22 | Khapradih | Rural | Khairtal |
| 23 | Kirit | Rural | Kirit |
| 24 | Kuthur | Rural | Kuthur |
| 25 | Kutrabod | Rural | Semara |
| 26 | Mahant | Rural | Mahant |
| 27 | Mudpar | Rural | Mudpar (Khisora) |
| 28 | Nawagarh | Urban | Not applicable |
| 29 | Patharra | Rural | Udaybhatha |
| 30 | Pendri | Rural | Pendri (Nawa.) |
| 31 | Pipra | Rural | Bargaon |
| 32 | Pondi | Rural | Pondi |
| 33 | Rogda | Rural | Rogada |
| 34 | Semra | Rural | Semara |
| 35 | Sendari | Rural | Sendari |
| 36 | Siud | Rural | Siud |
| 37 | Tenduwa | Rural | Tendua |
| 38 | Thakurdiya | Rural | Thakurdiya |
| 39 | Turi | Rural | Turi |
| 40 | Udaybhata | Rural | Udaybhatha |
Population of Nawagarh Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Nawagarh Tehsil has a total population of 1,56,947 people, consisting of 79,514 males and 77,433 females. There are 31,817 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 416 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,56,947 | 1,39,122 | 17,825 |
| Male Population | 79,514 | 70,459 | 9,055 |
| Female Population | 77,433 | 68,663 | 8,770 |
| Total Households | 31,817 | 28,044 | 3,773 |
| Population Density | 416 / km² | 396 / km² | 678 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 98,040 literate people and 22,909 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 37,134 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,118 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,909 | 20,468 | 2,441 |
| Literate Population | 98,040 | 86,060 | 11,980 |
| Illiterate Population | 58,907 | 53,062 | 5,845 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 37,134 | 34,595 | 2,539 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,118 | 2,629 | 489 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.