Nagada - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Nagada is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Ostia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagada is 395929. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 754246 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Nagada

According to the 2011 Census, Nagada village had a total population of 1,848 people, including 910 males and 938 females, living in 395 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.63%, with male literacy at 93.08% and female literacy at 76.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276.

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

Nearby Villages of Nagada

Nagada 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 Nagada

Nagada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Nagada is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Nagada is about 40 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 Nagada

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

Health Facilities in Nagada

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

FAQs about Nagada