R. Nuagan - Khajuripada, Kandhamal
R. Nuagan is a village situated in the Khajuripada tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khajuripada and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Ranapatuli Nuagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for R. Nuagan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of R. Nuagan is 415723. The village covers a total geographical area of 514 hectares and falls under the 762027 pincode. Phulabani is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.
R. Nuagan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phulbani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of R. Nuagan
As per Census 2011, R. Nuagan village has a total population of 1,339 people, consisting of 677 males and 662 females. The village has 334 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 868 literate and 471 illiterate residents. Additionally, 450 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 259 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for R. Nuagan are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,339 | 677 | 662 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 149 | 73 | 76 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 450 | 222 | 228 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 259 | 140 | 119 |
| Literate Population | 868 | 503 | 365 |
| Illiterate Population | 471 | 174 | 297 |
Nearby Villages of R. Nuagan
R. Nuagan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of R. Nuagan
R. Nuagan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phulabani to R. Nuagan is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to R. Nuagan is about 27 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 R. Nuagan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for R. Nuagan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in R. Nuagan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving R. Nuagan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about R. Nuagan
Where is R. Nuagan located?
R. Nuagan village is located in Khajuripada Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of R. Nuagan?
The Gram Panchayat of R. Nuagan is Ranapatuli Nuagaon.
What is the pincode of R. Nuagan?
The pincode of R. Nuagan is 762027.
What is the population of R. Nuagan?
R. Nuagan has a total population of 1,339, including 677 males and 662 females.
How many households are there in R. Nuagan?
There are 334 households in R. Nuagan.
What is the literacy rate in R. Nuagan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of R. Nuagan is 64.82%. Male literacy is 74.30% and female literacy is 55.14%.