Walagan(Olagaon) - Pottangi, Koraput

Walagan(Olagaon) is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Sunki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Walagan(Olagaon) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walagan(Olagaon) is 430059. The village covers a total geographical area of 76 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Walagan(Olagaon) 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 Walagan(Olagaon)

According to the 2011 Census, Walagan(Olagaon) village had a total population of 352 people, including 166 males and 186 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 14.98%, with male literacy at 23.88% and female literacy at 7.19%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Walagan(Olagaon)

Walagan(Olagaon) 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 Walagan(Olagaon)

Walagan(Olagaon) 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 Shimiliaguda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Walagan(Olagaon) is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Walagan(Olagaon) is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walagan(Olagaon)

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

Health Facilities in Walagan(Olagaon)

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

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