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

According to the 2011 Census, Kuagola village had a total population of 1,035 people, including 526 males and 509 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.98%, with male literacy at 91.74% and female literacy at 69.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 558.

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

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