Naikanali - Kaniha, Angul

Naikanali is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Samal Barrage and around 80 km from Anugul . Burukuna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naikanali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naikanali is 403861. The village covers a total geographical area of 180 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Naikanali

As per Census 2011, Naikanali village has a total population of 169 people, consisting of 85 males and 84 females. The village has 45 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 67 literate and 102 illiterate residents. Additionally, 99 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Naikanali

Naikanali 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 Naikanali

Naikanali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Naikanali is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Naikanali is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naikanali

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

Health Facilities in Naikanali

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

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