Nuagada - Padmapur, Rayagada

Nuagada is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Nuagada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuagada is 427047. The village covers a total geographical area of 289 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Nuagada

According to the 2011 Census, Nuagada village had a total population of 510 people, including 307 males and 203 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 661 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.00%, with male literacy at 79.40% and female literacy at 42.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuagada

Nuagada 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 Nuagada

Nuagada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Nuagada is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Nuagada is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nuagada

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

Health Facilities in Nuagada

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

FAQs about Nuagada