Naiguan - Astaranga, Puri

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naiguan is 409115. The village covers a total geographical area of 347 hectares and falls under the 752119 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Naiguan 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 Naiguan

As per Census 2011, Naiguan village has a total population of 2,771 people, consisting of 1,423 males and 1,348 females. The village has 646 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 210 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,293 literate and 478 illiterate residents. Additionally, 299 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Naiguan

Naiguan 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 Naiguan

Naiguan 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 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Naiguan is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Naiguan 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 Naiguan

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

Health Facilities in Naiguan

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

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