Nelgoda - Barsur, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Nelgoda is a village situated in the Barsur tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from Geedam and around 36 km from Dantewada. Nailagoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nelgoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nelgoda is 450147. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.2 hectares and falls under the 494441 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Nelgoda

According to the 2011 Census, Nelgoda village had a total population of 244 people, including 129 males and 115 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.63%, with male literacy at 48.70% and female literacy at 29.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 158.

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

Nearby Villages of Nelgoda

Nelgoda 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 Nelgoda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Nelgoda. The nearest railway station is Dantewara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Nelgoda is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Nelgoda is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nelgoda

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

Health Facilities in Nelgoda

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

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