Newari - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Newari is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Sukhai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Newari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Newari is 447749. The village covers a total geographical area of 445.11 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Newari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Newari

According to the 2011 Census, Newari village had a total population of 372 people, including 186 males and 186 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.04%, with male literacy at 67.52% and female literacy at 48.75%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 334.

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

Nearby Villages of Newari

Newari 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 Newari

Newari 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 Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Newari is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Newari is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Newari

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

Health Facilities in Newari

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

FAQs about Newari