Nuagarh - Delanga, Puri

Nuagarh is a village situated in the Delanga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Delanga and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Sujanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuagarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuagarh is 408571. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 752015 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Nuagarh 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 Nuagarh

According to the 2011 Census, Nuagarh village had a total population of 823 people, including 413 males and 410 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.12%, with male literacy at 93.70% and female literacy at 82.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuagarh

Nuagarh 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 Nuagarh

Nuagarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Motari Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Nuagarh is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Nuagarh is about 36 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 Nuagarh

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

Health Facilities in Nuagarh

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

FAQs about Nuagarh