Nuagarh - Telkoi, Keonjhar

Nuagarh is a village situated in the Telkoi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Telkoi and around 58 km from Kendujhar. Deuladiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuagarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuagarh is 386364. The village covers a total geographical area of 945 hectares and falls under the 758076 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

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

Population of Nuagarh

According to the 2011 Census, Nuagarh village had a total population of 1,548 people, including 786 males and 762 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.88%, with male literacy at 80.70% and female literacy at 60.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 377, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 755.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuagarh

Nuagarh 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 Nuagarh

Public transport in the Nuagarh is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basantapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Nuagarh is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Nuagarh is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nuagarh

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

Health Facilities in Nuagarh

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

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