Navargaon - Tumsar, Bhandara

Navargaon is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Nawargaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Navargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Navargaon is 536775. The village covers a total geographical area of 221.78 hectares and falls under the 441912 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Navargaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Navargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Navargaon village had a total population of 802 people, including 378 males and 424 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 1,122 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.82%, with male literacy at 85.55% and female literacy at 68.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Navargaon

Navargaon 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 Navargaon

Navargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tumsar Town, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Navargaon is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Navargaon is about 32 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 Navargaon

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

Health Facilities in Navargaon

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

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