Nangalajuri - Bangomunda, Balangir

Nangalajuri is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kundabutala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nangalajuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nangalajuri is 421339. The village covers a total geographical area of 383 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Nangalajuri

As per Census 2011, Nangalajuri village has a total population of 561 people, consisting of 289 males and 272 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 227 literate and 334 illiterate residents. Additionally, 240 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 266 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nangalajuri

Nangalajuri 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 Nangalajuri

Nangalajuri 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 Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Nangalajuri is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Nangalajuri is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nangalajuri

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

Health Facilities in Nangalajuri

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

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