Naraganga - Banki, Cuttack

Naraganga is a village situated in the Banki tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banki and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Naraganga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naraganga is 398966. The village covers a total geographical area of 3389 hectares and falls under the 754008 pincode. Banki is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Naraganga

According to the 2011 Census, Naraganga village had a total population of 5,080 people, including 2,651 males and 2,429 females, living in 1,156 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.08%, with male literacy at 93.49% and female literacy at 80.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 681, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 355.

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

Nearby Villages of Naraganga

Naraganga 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 Naraganga

Naraganga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kaipada Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banki to Naraganga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Naraganga is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naraganga

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

Health Facilities in Naraganga

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

FAQs about Naraganga