Nuagaon - Golamunda, Kalahandi

Nuagaon is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Kegaon and around 95 km from Bhawanipatna. Nuagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuagaon is 423660. The village covers a total geographical area of 228 hectares and falls under the 766016 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Nuagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Nuagaon village had a total population of 798 people, including 383 males and 415 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 1,084 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.74%, with male literacy at 68.35% and female literacy at 44.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuagaon

Nuagaon 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 Nuagaon

Nuagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Nuagaon is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Nuagaon is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nuagaon

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

Health Facilities in Nuagaon

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

FAQs about Nuagaon