Nalagunda - Chandbali, Bhadrak

Nalagunda is a village situated in the Chandbali tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Chandabali and around 40 km from Bhadrak. Nalagunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalagunda is 395328. The village covers a total geographical area of 284 hectares and falls under the 756132 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Nalagunda

As per Census 2011, Nalagunda village has a total population of 2,186 people, consisting of 1,122 males and 1,064 females. The village has 434 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 243 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,606 literate and 580 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1861,1221,064
Child Population (0–6 yrs)243131112
Literate Population1,606890716
Illiterate Population580232348

Nearby Villages of Nalagunda

Nalagunda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KaupuniNorth-West1.21 km
PratappurSouth-West1.34 km
ItuaEast1.70 km
BadaitagothaWest1.78 km
MalbadSouth-East1.88 km
NuagaonNorth2.03 km
PalasapurNorth-East2.12 km
MattoSouth2.56 km
TalabandhaNorth-West2.70 km
ParamanandapurSouth-East2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nalagunda

Nalagunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Nalagunda is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Nalagunda is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nalagunda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nalagunda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nalagunda

Where is Nalagunda located?

Nalagunda village is located in Chandbali Tehsil, Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nalagunda?

Nalagunda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nalagunda?

The pincode of Nalagunda is 756132.

What is the population of Nalagunda?

Nalagunda has a total population of 2,186, including 1,122 males and 1,064 females.

How many households are there in Nalagunda?

There are 434 households in Nalagunda.

What is the literacy rate in Nalagunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nalagunda is 73.47%. Male literacy is 79.32% and female literacy is 67.29%.