Keragan - Kodinga, Nabarangpur

Keragan is a village situated in the Kodinga tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Kosagumuda and around 65 km from Nabarangapur . Metigm-karagam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keragan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keragan is 427853. The village covers a total geographical area of 1137 hectares and falls under the 764061 pincode. Nabarangapur is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Keragan

As per Census 2011, Keragan village has a total population of 2,579 people, consisting of 1,319 males and 1,260 females. The village has 585 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 404 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 836 literate and 1,743 illiterate residents. Additionally, 395 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,794 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Keragan

Keragan 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 Keragan

Keragan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Amagura, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabarangapur to Keragan is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Keragan is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keragan

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

Health Facilities in Keragan

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

FAQs about Keragan