Nawagaon - Saragaon, Janjgir-Champa

Nawagaon is a village situated in the Saragaon tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Champa and around 25 km from Janjgir. Nawagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawagaon is 436838. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.36 hectares and falls under the 495687 pincode. Baradwar is the nearest town, located about 4 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 Sakti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nawagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Nawagaon village had a total population of 744 people, including 366 males and 378 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.97%, with male literacy at 88.46% and female literacy at 67.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 373.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sulgare, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baradwar to Nawagaon is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Nawagaon is about 25 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 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:

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