Nawapara - Sitapur, Surguja

Nawapara is a village situated in the Sitapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitapur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Navapara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawapara is 433464. The village covers a total geographical area of 436.71 hectares and falls under the 497111 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Nawapara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sitapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surguja Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nawapara

According to the 2011 Census, Nawapara village had a total population of 1,258 people, including 621 males and 637 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.99%, with male literacy at 71.88% and female literacy at 44.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,018.

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

Nearby Villages of Nawapara

Nawapara 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 Nawapara

Nawapara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Nawapara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Nawapara is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nawapara

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

Health Facilities in Nawapara

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

FAQs about Nawapara