Nawegaon - Tumsar, Bhandara

Nawegaon is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Nawargaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawegaon is 536764. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.68 hectares and falls under the 441912 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Nawegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Nawegaon village had a total population of 284 people, including 152 males and 132 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.08%, with male literacy at 86.13% and female literacy at 75.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 114.

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

Nearby Villages of Nawegaon

Nawegaon 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 Nawegaon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Nawegaon. The nearest railway station is Mitewani, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Nawegaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Nawegaon is about 39 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 Nawegaon

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

Health Facilities in Nawegaon

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

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