Gungeri Nawagaon - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Gungeri Nawagaon is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Gu Nawagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gungeri Nawagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gungeri Nawagaon is 441139. The village covers a total geographical area of 446.16 hectares and falls under the 491661 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Gungeri 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 Dongargaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gungeri Nawagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Gungeri Nawagaon village had a total population of 1,207 people, including 616 males and 591 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.41%, with male literacy at 88.04% and female literacy at 66.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 375.

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

Nearby Villages of Gungeri Nawagaon

Gungeri 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 Gungeri Nawagaon

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gungeri Nawagaon. The nearest railway station is Musra, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Gungeri Nawagaon is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Gungeri Nawagaon is about 28 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 Gungeri Nawagaon

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

Health Facilities in Gungeri 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 Gungeri Nawagaon village are given below:

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