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

According to the 2011 Census, Margaon village had a total population of 646 people, including 320 males and 326 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.54%, with male literacy at 41.41% and female literacy at 16.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 497.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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