Naugama is a small village in Banswara District of Rajasthan, India."Lonely Planet Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra," Michael Benanav, Abigail Blasi, Lindsay Brown, Lonely Planet, 2017, ISBN 9781787012332"Berlitz Pocket Guide Rajasthan," Insight Guides, Apa Publications (UK) Limited, 2019, ISBN 9781785731990 It is situated in Bagidora Tehsil.
History : The village is believed to have been created by refugees of 9 villages from Rajasthan and Gujarat states during an old famine. The word Nau-gama is derived from 9 (Nau) Villages (Gam).
The population is around 5000 as of 2014. However, if we add nearby newly created villages it touches 12000. Officially it is still 5000.
The village has a mix of Rajputs (of Gujrat and Rajasthan), Patel's (of Gujarat), Brahmins (of Gujarat and Mewad), and Native (Adivasis). It has a significant population of Jains, which has also made it a big trading center. A good number of Muslims (mainly from Afghan origin) have settled in the village.
The village population is involved in agricultural activities. Due to availability of water, farmers here have 3 crops. some farmers even have 4th crop of vegetable in same fiend, during May to June.
The villagers are quite educated. The village has a good number of teachers. There are some doctors, engineers and bankers also from the village.
The village has a low crime rate.
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