Nawagaon Tukda - Pithora, Mahasamund

Nawagaon Tukda is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Nawagao serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawagaon Tukda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawagaon Tukda is 446473. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.78 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nawagaon Tukda 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 Tukda

As per Census 2011, Nawagaon Tukda village has a total population of 588 people, consisting of 294 males and 294 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 349 literate and 239 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 122 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population588294294
Child Population (0–6 yrs)954946
Scheduled Castes (SC)1366670
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1226062
Literate Population349202147
Illiterate Population23992147

Nearby Villages of Nawagaon Tukda

Nawagaon Tukda 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)
NawagaonNorth-West0.89 km
Potapara TukdaEast2.42 km
SirkoNorth-East2.82 km
ShankarpurSouth-West2.96 km
PendrawanNorth-West2.99 km
PotaparaEast3.14 km
SaldihSouth-West3.44 km
Saraipali(chorbhatti)East3.49 km
KhursipaharNorth3.59 km
JamjudaNorth-West4.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nawagaon Tukda

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Nawagaon Tukda. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Nawagaon Tukda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Nawagaon Tukda is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nawagaon Tukda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Nawagaon Tukda

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 Tukda village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Nawagaon Tukda

Where is Nawagaon Tukda located?

Nawagaon Tukda village is located in Pithora Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nawagaon Tukda?

The Gram Panchayat of Nawagaon Tukda is Nawagao.

What is the pincode of Nawagaon Tukda?

The pincode of Nawagaon Tukda is 493551.

What is the population of Nawagaon Tukda?

Nawagaon Tukda has a total population of 588, including 294 males and 294 females.

How many households are there in Nawagaon Tukda?

There are 156 households in Nawagaon Tukda.

What is the literacy rate in Nawagaon Tukda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nawagaon Tukda is 59.35%. Male literacy is 68.71% and female literacy is 50.00%.