Nandagaon - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Nandagaon is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharamgarh and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Nandagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandagaon is 423984. The village covers a total geographical area of 967 hectares and falls under the 766023 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Nandagaon

As per Census 2011, Nandagaon village has a total population of 3,069 people, consisting of 1,516 males and 1,553 females. The village has 789 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 439 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,402 literate and 1,667 illiterate residents. Additionally, 544 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 853 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandagaon

Nandagaon 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 Nandagaon

Nandagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Nandagaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Nandagaon is about 34 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 Nandagaon

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

Health Facilities in Nandagaon

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

FAQs about Nandagaon