Naujoda - Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj

Naujoda is a village situated in the Rairangpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rairangpur and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bhalubasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naujoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naujoda is 388233. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 757043 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Naujoda

According to the 2011 Census, Naujoda village had a total population of 507 people, including 261 males and 246 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.16%, with male literacy at 91.85% and female literacy at 71.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 233.

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

Nearby Villages of Naujoda

Naujoda 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 Naujoda

Public transport in the Naujoda 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 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Naujoda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Naujoda is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naujoda

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

Health Facilities in Naujoda

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

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