Nigodha - Vyasanagar, Jajpur

Nigodha is a village situated in the Vyasanagar tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Korai and around 41 km from Jajapur . Tulati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nigodha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nigodha is 400701. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 755022 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Nigodha

As per Census 2011, Nigodha village has a total population of 384 people, consisting of 191 males and 193 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 294 literate and 90 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nigodha

Nigodha 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 Nigodha

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Nigodha. The nearest railway station is Korai Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Nigodha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Nigodha is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nigodha

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

Health Facilities in Nigodha

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

FAQs about Nigodha