Nawagaon Kalan - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Nawagaon Kalan is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Khairagarh and around 48 km from Rajnandgaon. Muteda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawagaon Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawagaon Kalan is 440451. The village covers a total geographical area of 466.59 hectares and falls under the 491881 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Nawagaon Kalan 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 Nawagaon Kalan

As per Census 2011, Nawagaon Kalan village has a total population of 666 people, consisting of 332 males and 334 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 374 literate and 292 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nawagaon Kalan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population666332334
Child Population (0–6 yrs)843945
Scheduled Castes (SC)331419
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1468
Literate Population374219155
Illiterate Population292113179

Nearby Villages of Nawagaon Kalan

Nawagaon Kalan 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)
MutedaNorth-East1.29 km
SahaspurSouth2.13 km
KaudiyaNorth-East2.63 km
SandiNorth-West2.66 km
GadadihNorth2.75 km
MaloodNorth-East2.84 km
MadrakuhiSouth-East2.92 km
DeoribhathSouth-West2.94 km
LimtaraNorth3.19 km
MudparNorth-West3.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nawagaon Kalan

Nawagaon Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Murhipar, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Nawagaon Kalan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Nawagaon Kalan is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nawagaon Kalan

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

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

Health Facilities in Nawagaon Kalan

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 Kalan village are given below:

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

FAQs about Nawagaon Kalan

Where is Nawagaon Kalan located?

Nawagaon Kalan village is located in Khairagarh Tehsil, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nawagaon Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Nawagaon Kalan is Muteda.

What is the pincode of Nawagaon Kalan?

The pincode of Nawagaon Kalan is 491881.

What is the population of Nawagaon Kalan?

Nawagaon Kalan has a total population of 666, including 332 males and 334 females.

How many households are there in Nawagaon Kalan?

There are 152 households in Nawagaon Kalan.

What is the literacy rate in Nawagaon Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nawagaon Kalan is 56.16%. Male literacy is 65.96% and female literacy is 46.41%.