Nuagada - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Nuagada is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kaithakhandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuagada is 412794. The village covers a total geographical area of 57 hectares and falls under the 761012 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Nuagada

As per Census 2011, Nuagada village has a total population of 509 people, consisting of 263 males and 246 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 253 literate and 256 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuagada

Nuagada 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 Nuagada

Nuagada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Nuagada is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Nuagada 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 Nuagada

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

Health Facilities in Nuagada

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

FAQs about Nuagada