Nuagam - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Nuagam is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Bada-dumula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuagam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuagam is 412848. The village covers a total geographical area of 53 hectares and falls under the 761042 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Nuagam 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 Nuagam

According to the 2011 Census, Nuagam village had a total population of 76 people, including 36 males and 40 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,111 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.64%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuagam

Nuagam 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 Nuagam

Nuagam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Nuagam is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Nuagam is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nuagam

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

Health Facilities in Nuagam

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

FAQs about Nuagam