Nakna - Batouli, Surguja

Nakna is a village situated in the Batouli tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batouli and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Nakna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakna is 433505. The village covers a total geographical area of 894 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Nakna

According to the 2011 Census, Nakna village had a total population of 1,358 people, including 675 males and 683 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.68%, with male literacy at 53.09% and female literacy at 40.77%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,258.

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

Nearby Villages of Nakna

Nakna 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 Nakna

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Nakna. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Nakna is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Nakna is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nakna

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

Health Facilities in Nakna

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

FAQs about Nakna