Nagan - Delanga, Puri

Nagan is a village situated in the Delanga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Satyabadi and around 35 km from Puri. Dhankera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagan is 409610. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 752016 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Nagan

As per Census 2011, Nagan village has a total population of 686 people, consisting of 325 males and 361 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 1,110 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 442 literate and 244 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population686325361
Child Population (0–6 yrs)955243
Scheduled Castes (SC)291019
Literate Population442231211
Illiterate Population24494150

Nearby Villages of Nagan

Nagan 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)
RudhupurNorth-West1.63 km
MadhipurWest1.79 km
AndarsinghaSouth2.00 km
Dhanakera(egarapana)North-East2.09 km
PrachandapurEast2.10 km
JangharNorth2.46 km
NandigodaWest2.55 km
BamabaradaSouth-East2.73 km
DhanakerapanchapanaNorth2.84 km
AradaNorth-East2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nagan

Nagan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Delang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 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 Puri to Nagan is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Nagan is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagan

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

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

Health Facilities in Nagan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nagan 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 Nagan

Where is Nagan located?

Nagan village is located in Delanga Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nagan?

The Gram Panchayat of Nagan is Dhankera.

What is the pincode of Nagan?

The pincode of Nagan is 752016.

What is the population of Nagan?

Nagan has a total population of 686, including 325 males and 361 females.

How many households are there in Nagan?

There are 139 households in Nagan.

What is the literacy rate in Nagan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nagan is 64.43%. Male literacy is 71.08% and female literacy is 58.45%.