Kuagola - Jamankira, Sambalpur

Kuagola is a village situated in the Jamankira tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamankira and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Kasada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuagola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuagola is 381931. The village covers a total geographical area of 577 hectares and falls under the 768107 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kuagola

As per Census 2011, Kuagola village has a total population of 1,035 people, consisting of 526 males and 509 females. The village has 263 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 728 literate and 307 illiterate residents. Additionally, 126 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 558 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kuagola are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kuagola

Kuagola 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 Kuagola

Public transport in the Kuagola is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sason, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Kuagola is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Kuagola is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuagola

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

Health Facilities in Kuagola

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

FAQs about Kuagola