Nawapara - Kunkuri, Jashpur

Nawapara is a village situated in the Kunkuri tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kunkuri and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Joratarai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawapara is 434037. The village covers a total geographical area of 409.1 hectares and falls under the 496334 pincode. Jashpur Nagar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Nawapara

As per Census 2011, Nawapara village has a total population of 796 people, consisting of 405 males and 391 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 110 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 469 literate and 327 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 397 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nawapara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Nawapara

Nawapara 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 Nawapara

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Nawapara. The nearest railway station is Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Nawapara is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nawapara

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

Health Facilities in Nawapara

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

FAQs about Nawapara