Nuagam (Nuaguda) - Boriguma, Koraput

Nuagam (Nuaguda) is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from Kotpad and around 55 km from Koraput. Sasahandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuagam (Nuaguda) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuagam (Nuaguda) is 428132. The village covers a total geographical area of 405 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Nuagam (Nuaguda)

According to the 2011 Census, Nuagam (Nuaguda) village had a total population of 1,168 people, including 588 males and 580 females, living in 296 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.15%, with male literacy at 74.43% and female literacy at 54.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 449.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuagam (Nuaguda)

Nuagam (Nuaguda) 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 Nuagam (Nuaguda)

Nuagam (Nuaguda) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Nuagam (Nuaguda) is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Nuagam (Nuaguda) is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nuagam (Nuaguda)

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

Health Facilities in Nuagam (Nuaguda)

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

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