Nalam

Nalam is a village located in Kaniha tehsil of Anugul district in Odisha, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Kaniha (tehsildar office) and 84km away from district headquarter Anugul . As per 2009 stats, Dalaka is the gram panchayat of Nalam village.

Here you can discover what makes Nalam unique in its vibrant Kaniha-Anugul region. You’ll see Nalam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Nalam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nalam is 403745. The village spans a total geographical area of 313 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759117. Rengali is nearest town to Nalam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Nalam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pallahara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Nalam

Population of Nalam

According to the 2011 Census, Nalam has a total population of about 1,902, with approximately 1,009 males and 893 females. The sex ratio is around 885 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 199 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 708 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.98%, with male literacy at about 76.71% and female literacy near 55.99%. There are around 511 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nalam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Nalam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Nalam. As per the 2011 stats, Nalam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Nalam

Knowing the nearby villages of Nalam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Nalam.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nalam