Nawagarh - Angara, Ranchi

Nawagarh is a village situated in the Angara subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Angarh and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Racnhi. Nawagarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawagarh is 373706. The village covers a total geographical area of 784.69 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

Nawagarh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khijri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranchi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nawagarh

According to the 2011 Census, Nawagarh village had a total population of 2,121 people, including 1,079 males and 1,042 females, living in 398 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.44%, with male literacy at 70.28% and female literacy at 47.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 603, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,053.

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

Nearby Villages of Nawagarh

Nawagarh 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 Nawagarh

Nawagarh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kherwa Kocha, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Racnhi to Nawagarh is about 37 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 Nawagarh

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

Health Facilities in Nawagarh

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

FAQs about Nawagarh