Nuvagam - Mandasa, Srikakulam

Nuvagam is a village situated in the Mandasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandasa and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Sabhakota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuvagam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuvagam is 580312. The village covers a total geographical area of 325 hectares and falls under the 532242 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Nuvagam

As per Census 2011, Nuvagam village has a total population of 410 people, consisting of 217 males and 193 females. The village has 107 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 190 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 403 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuvagam

Nuvagam 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 Nuvagam

Nuvagam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Summadevi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 146.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Nuvagam is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Nuvagam is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nuvagam

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

Health Facilities in Nuvagam

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

FAQs about Nuvagam