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

According to the 2011 Census, Nalgaja village had a total population of 1,440 people, including 810 males and 630 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 778 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.52%, with male literacy at 84.51% and female literacy at 65.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 646.

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

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:

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