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

According to the 2011 Census, Naguan village had a total population of 2,499 people, including 1,203 males and 1,296 females, living in 575 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.58%, with male literacy at 91.95% and female literacy at 81.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 429, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 348.

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

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