Nuagam village, Pottangi block, Koraput | Pincode 764039

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SUBASH CHANDRA KHARA

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LGD code: 430026
Pincode: 764039
Post office: Pottangi
Population: 1,699
Households: 410
Literacy rate: 28.3%
Sex ratio: 1137 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 939
Distance to district centre: 38 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 359 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 490 km
Nearest railway station: Araku · 24 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital,Pachipenta · 17 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Nuagam compares

By population, Nuagam ranks #14 of 100 villages in Pottangi mandal.

Literacy rate

28.3%

−0.9% vs mandal average

Nuagam: 28.3%
Pottangi mandal: 29.2%
Koraput district: 41.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,137

+114 vs mandal average

Nuagam: 1,137
Pottangi mandal: 1,023

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.2 vs mandal average

Nuagam: 4.1
Pottangi mandal: 4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Nuagam at a glance

Nuagam is a village of 1,699 people in 410 households (Census 2011) in Pottangi block, Koraput district, Odisha, the 14th-largest of 100 villages in Pottangi block. Literacy is 28%, about the same as the block average of 29% and the sex ratio is 1,137 women per 1,000 men. It lies 38 km from the Koraput district centre, 34 km from Ramabhadrapuram, the nearest town, 24 km from Araku railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 764039, served by Pottangi post office; the LGD village code is 430026. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital,Pachipenta, 17 km away. The sarpanch is SUBASH CHANDRA KHARA, and the village votes in Pottangi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rama Chandra Kadam. The population is estimated at 2,003 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Nuagam · this village	1,699	28%	—
Gangarajpur · Pottangi	1,502	25%	0.4 km NE
Gangrajpur · Devbhog	1,436	45%	0.4 km NE
Mutambaguda · Pottangi	—	—	0.5 km S
Chintalguda-B · Pottangi	—	—	0.9 km NE
Jhiliguntha · Pottangi	—	—	0.9 km E
Janjanaguda · Pottangi	123	32%	1.5 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Nuagam

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: JEYPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 25
Distance to district HQ (km): 53
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Nuagaon
Total area (ha): 501
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 25.23

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Nuagam

LGD code: 430026
Pincode: 764039
Post office: Pottangi
Population (Census 2011): 1,699
Population (projected 2026): 2,003
Households: 410
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1137
Literacy rate: 28.3%
Coordinates: 18.53246°N, 82.96237°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Pottangi
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rama Chandra Kadam
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUBASH CHANDRA KHARA
Block / Mandal: Pottangi

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Koraput district level

Then & Now

Nuagam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,699

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,003

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

410

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

483

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,699Census 2011
Households: 410Census 2011
Literacy rate: 28.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1137 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0032026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4832026 projection
Active job cards: 2,21,868MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,21,626MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,014NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 41.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 39.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 98.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Koraput district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Koraput district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Koraput district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Nuagam

Mandal centre

Pottangi · ≈ 2.7 km

≈ 5 min by car · 6 min by bike

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District centre

Koraput · ≈ 38 km

≈ 1 h 19 min by car · 1 h 34 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,962 people

Ramabhadrapuram · ≈ 34 km

≈ 1 h 9 min by car · 1 h 22 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar359 kmcapital
Hyderabad490 km
Chennai671 km
Kolkata720 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAraku24 km
Bus stopDalaivalasa Bus Stop14 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital,Pachipenta17 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India17 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil17 km
CollegeRaja college ground41 km
Police stationRamabhadrapuram Police station34 km

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People often ask about Nuagam

What is the pincode of Nuagam?

The pincode of Nuagam, Pottangi block, Koraput district, Odisha is 764039. The post office is Pottangi.

Which post office delivers to Nuagam?

Mail for Nuagam is delivered through Pottangi post office, pincode 764039, in Pottangi block, Koraput district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Nuagam located?

Nuagam is a village in Pottangi block of Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Nuagam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Nuagam village has a population of 1,699 across 410 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Nuagam?

The current sarpanch of Nuagam gram panchayat is SUBASH CHANDRA KHARA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Nuagam in?

Nuagam falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Nuagam in?

Nuagam falls under the Pottangi assembly constituency (AC #145) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Nuagam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Nuagam village is 28.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Nuagam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Nuagam village is 1137 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Nuagam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Nuagam, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Nuagam from Koraput district centre?

Nuagam is approximately 38 km (straight-line) from the centre of Koraput district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Nuagam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Nuagam village is 430026.

Which is the nearest town to Nuagam?

Ramabhadrapuram (population 10,962, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 34 km from Nuagam in a straight line.

How big is Nuagam compared to other villages in Pottangi block?

Nuagam ranks 14 of 100 villages in Pottangi block by Census 2011 population (1,699 residents).

How far is Nuagam from Bhubaneswar?

Nuagam is about 359 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 466 km.

How far is Nuagam from Hyderabad?

Nuagam is about 490 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 637 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Nuagam?

Araku is the nearest railway station to Nuagam, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Nuagam?

Dalaivalasa Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Nuagam, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Nuagam?

Government Hospital,Pachipenta is the nearest hospital or health centre to Nuagam, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Nuagam?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Nuagam, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Nuagam?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Nuagam, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Who is the MLA of Nuagam?

Nuagam falls under Pottangi assembly constituency (AC 145). The sitting MLA is Rama Chandra Kadam (INC).

Who is the MP for Nuagam?

Nuagam is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Nuagam in 2026?

Nuagam is estimated at 2,003 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,699 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Nuagam in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Nuagam in Koraput district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Nuagam?

SUBASH CHANDRA KHARA is the sarpanch of Nuagam gram panchayat, Pottangi block. See the sarpanch list of Pottangi block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-08
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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