Naguan - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Naguan is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Naguan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naguan is 394488. The village covers a total geographical area of 393 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Naguan

As per Census 2011, Naguan village has a total population of 2,499 people, consisting of 1,203 males and 1,296 females. The village has 575 households and a sex ratio of 1,077 females per 1,000 males. There are 301 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,903 literate and 596 illiterate residents. Additionally, 429 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 348 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Naguan

Naguan 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 Naguan

Naguan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Naguan is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Naguan is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naguan

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

Health Facilities in Naguan

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

FAQs about Naguan