Namangada - Gumma, Gajapati

Namangada is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Serango and around 15 km from Paralakhemundi. Namangada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Namangada is 414485. The village covers a total geographical area of 561 hectares and falls under the 761211 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Namangada

According to the 2011 Census, Namangada village had a total population of 945 people, including 486 males and 459 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.40%, with male literacy at 80.94% and female literacy at 59.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Namangada

Namangada 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 Namangada

Public transport in the Namangada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Namangada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Namangada is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Namangada

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

Health Facilities in Namangada

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

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