Nardiguma - Mohana, Gajapati

Nardiguma is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Chandiput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nardiguma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nardiguma is 413893. The village covers a total geographical area of 205 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Nardiguma

According to the 2011 Census, Nardiguma village had a total population of 230 people, including 109 males and 121 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 1,110 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.73%, with male literacy at 38.20% and female literacy at 24.27%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 212.

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

Nearby Villages of Nardiguma

Nardiguma 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 Nardiguma

Nardiguma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Nardiguma is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Nardiguma is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nardiguma

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

Health Facilities in Nardiguma

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

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