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

According to the 2011 Census, Nawagaon village had a total population of 778 people, including 386 males and 392 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.65%, with male literacy at 96.65% and female literacy at 72.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 301.

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 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:

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