Nawagarh - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Nawagarh is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Nawagarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawagarh is 434678. The village covers a total geographical area of 549.55 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Dharamjaigarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nawagarh

According to the 2011 Census, Nawagarh village had a total population of 1,093 people, including 541 males and 552 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.27%, with male literacy at 72.73% and female literacy at 54.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 557.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Nawagarh is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Nawagarh is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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