Nawaghata - Sahaspur Lohara, Kabeerdham

Nawaghata is a village situated in the Sahaspur Lohara tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahaspur Lohara and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Navghata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawaghata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawaghata is 439708. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.39 hectares and falls under the 491996 pincode. Sahaspur-lohara is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Nawaghata

As per Census 2011, Nawaghata village has a total population of 463 people, consisting of 245 males and 218 females. The village has 100 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 296 literate and 167 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 165 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population463245218
Child Population (0–6 yrs)652936
Scheduled Castes (SC)33-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1658679
Literate Population296187109
Illiterate Population16758109

Nearby Villages of Nawaghata

Nawaghata 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Dalsa TolaWest1.45 km
SabratolaNorth-East1.84 km
DaihandeehSouth-West2.11 km
RengatolaNorth-East2.19 km
PatparEast2.32 km
KhairbanaSouth-West2.58 km
AmgaonNorth3.11 km
RamhepurWest3.25 km
BajgudaWest3.38 km
DarigawanNorth-East3.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nawaghata

Nawaghata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sahaspur-lohara to Nawaghata is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Nawaghata is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nawaghata

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nawaghata

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nawaghata

Where is Nawaghata located?

Nawaghata village is located in Sahaspur Lohara Tehsil, Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nawaghata?

The Gram Panchayat of Nawaghata is Navghata.

What is the pincode of Nawaghata?

The pincode of Nawaghata is 491996.

What is the population of Nawaghata?

Nawaghata has a total population of 463, including 245 males and 218 females.

How many households are there in Nawaghata?

There are 100 households in Nawaghata.

What is the literacy rate in Nawaghata?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nawaghata is 63.93%. Male literacy is 76.33% and female literacy is 50.00%.