Nagaram - Jagargunda, Sukma

Nagaram is a village situated in the Jagargunda tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 90 km from Konta and around 180 km from Dantewada. Nagaram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagaram is 450290. The village covers a total geographical area of 1771.19 hectares and falls under the 494122 pincode. Dornapal is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Nagaram

According to the 2011 Census, Nagaram village had a total population of 476 people, including 233 males and 243 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 17.66%, with male literacy at 31.75% and female literacy at 4.44%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 476.

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

Nearby Villages of Nagaram

Nagaram 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 Nagaram

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Nagaram. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dornapal to Nagaram is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Nagaram is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagaram

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

Health Facilities in Nagaram

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

FAQs about Nagaram