Nuagam - Pottangi, Koraput

Nuagam is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Nuagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuagam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuagam is 430026. The village covers a total geographical area of 501 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Nuagam

According to the 2011 Census, Nuagam village had a total population of 1,699 people, including 795 males and 904 females, living in 410 households. The sex ratio was 1,137 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.96%, with male literacy at 47.57% and female literacy at 24.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,570.

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

Nuagam 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

Nuagam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Damanjodi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Nuagam is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Nuagam is about 53 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 Nuagam

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

Health Facilities in Nuagam

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Nuagam