Newsa - Pushparajgarh, Anuppur
Newsa is a village situated in the Pushparajgarh tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pushparajgarh and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Purga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Newsa village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Newsa is 502200. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.93 hectares and falls under the 484881 pincode. Anuppur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.
Newsa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Anuppur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahdol Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Newsa
According to the 2011 Census, Newsa village had a total population of 643 people, including 333 males and 310 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.35%, with male literacy at 78.99% and female literacy at 47.19%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 575.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 643 | 333 | 310 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 100 | 57 | 43 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 575 | 299 | 276 |
| Literate Population | 344 | 218 | 126 |
| Illiterate Population | 299 | 115 | 184 |
Nearby Villages of Newsa
Newsa is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Newsa
Newsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anuppur to Newsa is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Newsa is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Newsa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Newsa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Newsa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Newsa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Newsa
Where is Newsa located?
Newsa village is located in Pushparajgarh Tehsil, Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Newsa?
The Gram Panchayat of Newsa is Purga.
What is the pincode of Newsa?
The pincode of Newsa is 484881.
What is the population of Newsa?
Newsa had a total population of 643, including 333 males and 310 females.
How many households are there in Newsa?
Newsa had 149 households.
What is the literacy rate in Newsa?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Newsa was 63.35%. Male literacy was 78.99% and female literacy was 47.19%.