Negiguda - Kokasara, Kalahandi

Negiguda is a village situated in the Kokasara tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kokasara and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Podaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Negiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Negiguda is 424011. The village covers a total geographical area of 567 hectares and falls under the 766103 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Negiguda 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 Negiguda

According to the 2011 Census, Negiguda village had a total population of 1,598 people, including 783 males and 815 females, living in 423 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.14%, with male literacy at 61.85% and female literacy at 26.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Negiguda

Negiguda 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 Negiguda

Negiguda 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 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Negiguda is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Negiguda is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Negiguda

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

Health Facilities in Negiguda

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

FAQs about Negiguda