Nuaguda - Boriguma, Koraput

Nuaguda is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Bhairabsingipur and around 74 km from Koraput. Kathargada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuaguda is 428291. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 764057 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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 Jeypore Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nuaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Nuaguda village had a total population of 515 people, including 245 males and 270 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.95%, with male literacy at 59.22% and female literacy at 26.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuaguda

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 Nuaguda

Nuaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Nuaguda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Nuaguda is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nuaguda

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

Health Facilities in 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 Nuaguda village are given below:

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