Nalgaja - Rasgobindpur, Mayurbhanj

Nalgaja is a village situated in the Rasgobindpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Rasagobindapur and around 40 km from Baripada. Nalagaza serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nalgaja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalgaja is 390101. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 757073 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Nalgaja

As per Census 2011, Nalgaja village has a total population of 1,440 people, consisting of 810 males and 630 females. The village has 283 households and a sex ratio of 777 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,007 literate and 433 illiterate residents. Additionally, 188 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 646 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nalgaja are given below:

Nearby Villages of Nalgaja

Nalgaja 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 Nalgaja

Nalgaja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Nalgaja is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Nalgaja is about 40 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 Nalgaja

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

Health Facilities in Nalgaja

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

FAQs about Nalgaja