Nawagaon Katha - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Nawagaon Katha is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Khairagarh and around 33 km from Rajnandgaon. Salhebharri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawagaon Katha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawagaon Katha is 440426. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.1 hectares and falls under the 491881 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Nawagaon Katha

According to the 2011 Census, Nawagaon Katha village had a total population of 330 people, including 173 males and 157 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.87%, with male literacy at 82.00% and female literacy at 70.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206.

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 Katha

Nawagaon Katha 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 Katha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Nawagaon Katha. The nearest railway station is Murhipar, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Nawagaon Katha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Nawagaon Katha is about 33 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 Nawagaon Katha

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

Health Facilities in Nawagaon Katha

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 Katha village are given below:

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