Nitiam - Pallahara, Angul

Nitiam is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Khamar and around 90 km from Anugul . Sankhamur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nitiam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nitiam is 403641. The village covers a total geographical area of 27 hectares and falls under the 759118 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nitiam 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 Nitiam

As per Census 2011, Nitiam village has a total population of 24 people, consisting of 13 males and 11 females. The village has 8 households and a sex ratio of 846 females per 1,000 males. There are 1 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 7 literate and 17 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nitiam

Nitiam 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 Nitiam

Nitiam 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 Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Nitiam is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Nitiam is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nitiam

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

Health Facilities in Nitiam

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

FAQs about Nitiam