Naugan - Naugaon, Jagatsinghapur

Naugan is a village situated in the Naugaon tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 56 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naugaon and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Naugaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naugan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naugan is 398161. The village covers a total geographical area of 190 hectares and falls under the 754113 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Naugan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagatsinghpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Naugan

As per Census 2011, Naugan village has a total population of 2,867 people, consisting of 1,426 males and 1,441 females. The village has 665 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 248 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,287 literate and 580 illiterate residents. Additionally, 440 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8671,4261,441
Child Population (0–6 yrs)248124124
Scheduled Castes (SC)440231209
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2-2
Literate Population2,2871,2321,055
Illiterate Population580194386

Nearby Villages of Naugan

Naugan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MaredaEast0.72 km
SutiraSouth-East1.23 km
ChandakhapatanaNorth-West1.30 km
TihudaNorth-East1.60 km
SareikulaSouth1.68 km
GandiloSouth-West1.69 km
Alana-iiWest1.70 km
ChandapuraEast1.77 km
PanchapaNorth-West2.19 km
OdapaingaNorth2.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Naugan

Naugan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gorakhnath, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Naugan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naugan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Naugan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Naugan

Where is Naugan located?

Naugan village is located in Naugaon Tehsil, Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Naugan?

The Gram Panchayat of Naugan is Naugaon.

What is the pincode of Naugan?

The pincode of Naugan is 754113.

What is the population of Naugan?

Naugan has a total population of 2,867, including 1,426 males and 1,441 females.

How many households are there in Naugan?

There are 665 households in Naugan.

What is the literacy rate in Naugan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Naugan is 79.77%. Male literacy is 86.40% and female literacy is 73.21%.