Naragam - Kundura, Koraput

Naragam is a village situated in the Kundura tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundura and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Banuaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naragam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naragam is 429154. The village covers a total geographical area of 524 hectares and falls under the 764002 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Naragam 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 Naragam

According to the 2011 Census, Naragam village had a total population of 814 people, including 421 males and 393 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.77%, with male literacy at 58.75% and female literacy at 24.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 537.

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

Nearby Villages of Naragam

Naragam 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 Naragam

Public transport in the Naragam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhanapur Orissa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Naragam is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Naragam is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naragam

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

Health Facilities in Naragam

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

FAQs about Naragam