Nagar - Astaranga, Puri

Nagar is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Nagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagar is 409198. The village covers a total geographical area of 276 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Nagar village had a total population of 4,510 people, including 2,378 males and 2,132 females, living in 993 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.03%, with male literacy at 90.10% and female literacy at 73.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,065.

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

Nearby Villages of Nagar

Nagar 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 Nagar

Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Nagar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Nagar is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Nagar

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

FAQs about Nagar