Navagaon - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Navagaon is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Navagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Navagaon is 525832. The village covers a total geographical area of 598 hectares and falls under the 425418 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Navagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Navagaon village had a total population of 4,585 people, including 2,276 males and 2,309 females, living in 988 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.95%, with male literacy at 63.56% and female literacy at 50.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4,309.

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

Nearby Villages of Navagaon

Navagaon 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 Navagaon

Navagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinchpada, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Navagaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Navagaon is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Navagaon

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

Health Facilities in Navagaon

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

FAQs about Navagaon