Nawagarh Village - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Nawagarh is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Navagarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawagarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawagarh is 445872. The village covers a total geographical area of 338.39 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Nawagarh

As per Census 2011, Nawagarh village has a total population of 1,004 people, consisting of 514 males and 490 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 613 literate and 391 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 207 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nawagarh are given below:

Nearby Villages of Nawagarh

Nawagarh 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 Nawagarh

Nawagarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bargarh Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Nawagarh is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Nawagarh is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nawagarh

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

Health Facilities in Nawagarh

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

FAQs about Nawagarh