Nuvagada - Kanchili, Srikakulam

Nuvagada is a village situated in the Kanchili mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanchili and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Nuvaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuvagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuvagada is 580419. The village covers a total geographical area of 823 hectares and falls under the 532284 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Nuvagada

As per Census 2011, Nuvagada village has a total population of 925 people, consisting of 564 males and 361 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 640 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 593 literate and 332 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 792 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nuvagada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Nuvagada

Nuvagada 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 Nuvagada

Nuvagada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 147.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Nuvagada is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Nuvagada is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nuvagada

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

Health Facilities in Nuvagada

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

FAQs about Nuvagada