Newargaon - Baihar, Balaghat

Newargaon is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Serpar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Newargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Newargaon is 497985. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.42 hectares and falls under the 481001 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Newargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Newargaon village had a total population of 815 people, including 406 males and 409 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.98%, with male literacy at 81.01% and female literacy at 61.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 685.

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

Nearby Villages of Newargaon

Newargaon 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 Newargaon

Newargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhapewara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Newargaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Newargaon is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Newargaon

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

Health Facilities in Newargaon

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

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