Nawagaon - Sahaspur Lohara, Kabeerdham

Nawagaon is a village situated in the Sahaspur Lohara tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahaspur Lohara and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Nawagan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawagaon is 439581. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.74 hectares and falls under the 491996 pincode. Kawardha is the nearest town, located about 12 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 KAWARDHA Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nawagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Nawagaon village had a total population of 926 people, including 428 males and 498 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 1,164 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.24%, with male literacy at 63.89% and female literacy at 45.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kawardha to Nawagaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of 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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