Nandigam - Kotpad, Koraput

Nandigam is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kusumi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandigam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandigam is 428196. The village covers a total geographical area of 214 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Nandigam 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 Nandigam

As per Census 2011, Nandigam village has a total population of 399 people, consisting of 192 males and 207 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 1,078 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 180 literate and 219 illiterate residents. Additionally, 60 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 206 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nandigam are given below:

Nearby Villages of Nandigam

Nandigam 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 Nandigam

Public transport in the Nandigam 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 14.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Nandigam is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Nandigam is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandigam

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

Health Facilities in Nandigam

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

FAQs about Nandigam