Naurangpur - Raigarh

Naurangpur is a village situated in the Raigarh tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Raigarh, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Naorangapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naurangpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naurangpur is 434893. The village covers a total geographical area of 395.81 hectares and falls under the 496001 pincode. Raigarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Naurangpur 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 Naurangpur

As per Census 2011, Naurangpur village has a total population of 1,279 people, consisting of 636 males and 643 females. The village has 399 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 938 literate and 341 illiterate residents. Additionally, 131 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 300 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,279636643
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1497970
Scheduled Castes (SC)1317259
Scheduled Tribes (ST)300149151
Literate Population938506432
Illiterate Population341130211

Nearby Villages of Naurangpur

Naurangpur 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)
DulopurSouth-East1.36 km
BarpaliNorth1.75 km
SalhepaliEast1.90 km
MauhapaliNorth-East1.98 km
KulbaWest2.13 km
BhatpurSouth2.24 km
NawagaonSouth-West2.56 km
JunwaniNorth-West2.63 km
ArsipaliNorth-West2.65 km
BasantpurSouth2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Naurangpur

Naurangpur 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 Kirodimalnagar, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raigarh to Naurangpur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naurangpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Naurangpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Naurangpur

Where is Naurangpur located?

Naurangpur village is located in Raigarh Tehsil, Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Naurangpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Naurangpur is Naorangapur.

What is the pincode of Naurangpur?

The pincode of Naurangpur is 496001.

What is the population of Naurangpur?

Naurangpur has a total population of 1,279, including 636 males and 643 females.

How many households are there in Naurangpur?

There are 399 households in Naurangpur.

What is the literacy rate in Naurangpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Naurangpur is 73.34%. Male literacy is 79.56% and female literacy is 67.19%.