Nuagan - Derabish, Kendrapara

Nuagan is a village situated in the Derabish tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Derabish and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Kurujanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuagan is 396674. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 754250 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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 Patkura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nuagan

According to the 2011 Census, Nuagan village had a total population of 1,227 people, including 636 males and 591 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.38%, with male literacy at 94.95% and female literacy at 83.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 331.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuagan

Nuagan 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 Nuagan

Nuagan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Nuagan is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Nuagan is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nuagan

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

Health Facilities in 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 Nuagan village are given below:

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