Nuagan - Padmapur, Rayagada

Nuagan is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Nuagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuagan is 427123. The village covers a total geographical area of 892 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Nuagan 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 Nuagan

According to the 2011 Census, Nuagan village had a total population of 687 people, including 342 males and 345 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.84%, with male literacy at 92.76% and female literacy at 75.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 611.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuagan

Nuagan 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 Nuagan

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Nuagan. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Nuagan is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Nuagan is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nuagan

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

Health Facilities in Nuagan

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

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