Aligan - Similiguda, Koraput

Aligan is a village situated in the Similiguda tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Similiguda and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Pakjhola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aligan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aligan is 429968. The village covers a total geographical area of 1914 hectares and falls under the 764036 pincode. Nabarangapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Aligan 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 Aligan

According to the 2011 Census, Aligan village had a total population of 2,745 people, including 1,328 males and 1,417 females, living in 728 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.82%, with male literacy at 49.64% and female literacy at 32.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,556.

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

Nearby Villages of Aligan

Aligan 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 Aligan

Public transport in the Aligan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Damanjodi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabarangapur to Aligan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Aligan is about 28 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 Aligan

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

Health Facilities in Aligan

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

FAQs about Aligan