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

According to the 2011 Census, Nagan village had a total population of 686 people, including 325 males and 361 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,111 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.79%, with male literacy at 84.62% and female literacy at 66.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Nagan