Alaguma - Satyabadi, Puri

Alaguma is a village situated in the Satyabadi tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satyabadi and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Algum serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alaguma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alaguma is 409685. The village covers a total geographical area of 628 hectares and falls under the 752014 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Alaguma

According to the 2011 Census, Alaguma village had a total population of 5,437 people, including 2,788 males and 2,649 females, living in 1,390 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.08%, with male literacy at 95.02% and female literacy at 82.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 537.

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

Nearby Villages of Alaguma

Alaguma 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 Alaguma

Alaguma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Alaguma is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Alaguma is about 28 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 Alaguma

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

Health Facilities in Alaguma

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

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