Nuagan - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Nuagan is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Nuagan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuagan is 388112. The village covers a total geographical area of 446 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Nuagan

According to the 2011 Census, Nuagan village had a total population of 1,208 people, including 593 males and 615 females, living in 306 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.31%, with male literacy at 77.44% and female literacy at 53.46%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 631.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuagan

Nuagan 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 Nuagan

Nuagan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Nuagan is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Nuagan is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nuagan

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

Health Facilities in Nuagan

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

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