Nawagaon

Nawagaon is a village located in Antagarh tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Antagarh (tehsildar office) and 88km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Navagaon is the gram panchayat of Nawagaon village.

Here you can discover what makes Nawagaon unique in its vibrant Antagarh-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Nawagaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Nawagaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nawagaon is 448045. The village spans a total geographical area of 337.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494669. Antagarh is nearest town to Nawagaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

When it comes to local governance, Nawagaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Antagarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Nawagaon

Population of Nawagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Nawagaon has a total population of about 706, with approximately 324 males and 382 females. The sex ratio is around 1179 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 104 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 245. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.14%, with male literacy at about 79.63% and female literacy near 56.54%. There are around 148 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nawagaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Nawagaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Nawagaon. As per the 2011 stats, Nawagaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Nawagaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Nawagaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Nawagaon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nawagaon