Nuaguda - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Nuaguda is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Chicheiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuaguda is 423719. The village covers a total geographical area of 349 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Nuaguda 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 Nuaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Nuaguda village had a total population of 1,186 people, including 603 males and 583 females, living in 341 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.36%, with male literacy at 79.77% and female literacy at 50.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuaguda

Nuaguda 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 Nuaguda

Nuaguda 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 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Nuaguda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Nuaguda is about 42 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 Nuaguda

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

Health Facilities in Nuaguda

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

FAQs about Nuaguda