Margaon - Boden, Nuapada

Margaon is a village situated in the Boden tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boden and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Damjhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Margaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Margaon is 422078. The village covers a total geographical area of 514 hectares and falls under the 766111 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Margaon

As per Census 2011, Margaon village has a total population of 646 people, consisting of 320 males and 326 females. The village has 172 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 151 literate and 495 illiterate residents. Additionally, 88 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 497 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population646320326
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1176453
Scheduled Castes (SC)883949
Scheduled Tribes (ST)497249248
Literate Population15110645
Illiterate Population495214281

Nearby Villages of Margaon

Margaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Durkamunda(kala)South1.66 km
DamajharNorth-East2.32 km
DabriWest2.39 km
PalasadaSouth-East2.46 km
DudukamundaSouth2.71 km
BanjibahalSouth-West3.24 km
AmeraNorth-West3.36 km
KendupatiSouth-East4.10 km
KirejholaNorth-West4.18 km
BargaonNorth-East4.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Margaon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Margaon. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Margaon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Margaon is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Margaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Margaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Margaon

Where is Margaon located?

Margaon village is located in Boden Tehsil, Nuapada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Margaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Margaon is Damjhar.

What is the pincode of Margaon?

The pincode of Margaon is 766111.

What is the population of Margaon?

Margaon has a total population of 646, including 320 males and 326 females.

How many households are there in Margaon?

There are 172 households in Margaon.

What is the literacy rate in Margaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Margaon is 23.37%. Male literacy is 33.13% and female literacy is 13.80%.