Nuagarh - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Nuagarh is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Paradeep Lock and around 57 km from Jagatsinghapur . Nuagarrh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuagarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuagarh is 397154. The village covers a total geographical area of 304 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Nuagarh

According to the 2011 Census, Nuagarh village had a total population of 2,565 people, including 1,282 males and 1,283 females, living in 525 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.79%, with male literacy at 94.62% and female literacy at 83.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuagarh

Nuagarh 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 Nuagarh

Nuagarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Nuagarh is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Nuagarh is about 57 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 Nuagarh

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

Health Facilities in Nuagarh

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

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