Nuagan - Pallahara, Angul

Nuagan is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from Palalahada and around 92 km from Anugul . Karadapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuagan is 403536. The village covers a total geographical area of 684 hectares and falls under the 759119 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Nuagan

According to the 2011 Census, Nuagan village had a total population of 433 people, including 214 males and 219 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.85%, with male literacy at 72.02% and female literacy at 42.29%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 418.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuagan

Nuagan 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 Nuagan

Public transport in the Nuagan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Nuagan is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Nuagan is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nuagan

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

Health Facilities in Nuagan

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

FAQs about Nuagan