Naktimunda - Pallahara, Angul
Naktimunda is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Khamar and around 80 km from Anugul . Parachhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naktimunda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Naktimunda is 403659. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 759118 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Naktimunda 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.
Nearby Villages of Naktimunda
Naktimunda 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Dangamanga | South-West | 1.09 km |
| Kalanda | North-West | 1.80 km |
| Godaramunda | West | 1.86 km |
| Ekanatal | West | 1.96 km |
| Kantiapasi | South-West | 2.37 km |
| Satyabanda | North | 3.09 km |
| Parachhat | West | 3.11 km |
| Bankamunda | South-West | 3.11 km |
| Balipasi | South-West | 3.27 km |
| Pataramunda | North | 3.61 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Naktimunda
Naktimunda 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 99.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Naktimunda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Naktimunda 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 Naktimunda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Naktimunda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Naktimunda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Naktimunda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Naktimunda
Where is Naktimunda located?
Naktimunda village is located in Pallahara Tehsil, Angul district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Naktimunda?
The Gram Panchayat of Naktimunda is Parachhat.
What is the pincode of Naktimunda?
The pincode of Naktimunda is 759118.