Newas Pur - Gandai, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Newas Pur is a village situated in the Gandai tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from Chhuikhadan and around 80 km from Rajnandgaon. Barbaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Newas Pur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Newas Pur is 440138. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.89 hectares and falls under the 491888 pincode. Gandai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Newas Pur

According to the 2011 Census, Newas Pur village had a total population of 1,039 people, including 517 males and 522 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.00%, with male literacy at 73.43% and female literacy at 50.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 828, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Newas Pur

Newas Pur 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 Newas Pur

Newas Pur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gandai to Newas Pur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Newas Pur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Newas Pur

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

Health Facilities in Newas Pur

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

FAQs about Newas Pur