Nawagaon - Basna, Mahasamund

Nawagaon is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Ganekera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawagaon is 445772. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.27 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Nawagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Nawagaon village had a total population of 845 people, including 414 males and 431 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.31%, with male literacy at 74.86% and female literacy at 57.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 503.

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

Nawagaon 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

Nawagaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Nawagaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Nawagaon is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nawagaon

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

Health Facilities in Nawagaon

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 village are given below:

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