Nowrozabad or Khodargama is a city and a Nagar Palika in Umaria district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

The city of Nowrozabad (see Johilla area) is rich in the coal deposits found in the region.

The most reputed government undertaking and the largest coal producing industry in India, the South Eastern Coalfields Limited is located in the region.

Bus services operate between the different cities of Madhya Pradesh (like Shahdol, Anuppur, Katni, Satna, Rewa, Jabalpur, Mandla, Dindori, Seoni ), Maharastra (Nagpur).

Chhattisgrah (Chirimiri, Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg), Uttar Pradesh (Allahabad, Varanasi).

Various trains are available for connectivity to other cities like Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Rewa, Bhopal, Indore, Anuppur, Chirimiri, Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg, Ambikapur, etc.