Newsa - Hardibazar, Korba

Newsa is a village situated in the Hardibazar tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from Pali and around 35 km from Korba. Newasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Newsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Newsa is 436262. The village covers a total geographical area of 1078.34 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Dipka is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Newsa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pali-tanakhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Newsa

According to the 2011 Census, Newsa village had a total population of 2,201 people, including 1,159 males and 1,042 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.13%, with male literacy at 81.14% and female literacy at 57.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 767.

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

Nearby Villages of Newsa

Newsa 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 Newsa

Newsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dipka to Newsa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Newsa is about 35 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 Newsa

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

Health Facilities in Newsa

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

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