Nawagaon - Kharsia, Raigarh

Nawagaon is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Nawagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawagaon is 435188. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.4 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 7 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 Kharsia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nawagaon

As per Census 2011, Nawagaon village has a total population of 778 people, consisting of 386 males and 392 females. The village has 219 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 557 literate and 221 illiterate residents. Additionally, 82 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 301 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Nawagaon is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Nawagaon is about 36 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 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:

FAQs about Nawagaon