Nandigan - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Nandigan is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Koraput and around 30 km from Koraput. Nandigam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandigan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandigan is 428885. The village covers a total geographical area of 336 hectares and falls under the 764021 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

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

Population of Nandigan

According to the 2011 Census, Nandigan village had a total population of 379 people, including 196 males and 183 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.90%, with male literacy at 74.53% and female literacy at 28.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandigan

Nandigan 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 Nandigan

Nandigan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jarti, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Nandigan is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Nandigan is about 30 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 Nandigan

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

Health Facilities in Nandigan

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

FAQs about Nandigan