Nuagaon - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Nuagaon is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Mahuldiha and around 118 km from Baripada. Champajhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuagaon is 391290. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Nuagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Nuagaon village had a total population of 463 people, including 172 males and 291 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 1,692 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.83%, with male literacy at 93.71% and female literacy at 84.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuagaon

Nuagaon 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 Nuagaon

Nuagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Nuagaon is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Nuagaon is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nuagaon

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

Health Facilities in Nuagaon

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

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