Nanajhar - Bangomunda, Balangir

Nanajhar is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Chulifunka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nanajhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nanajhar is 421299. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Nanajhar

As per Census 2011, Nanajhar village has a total population of 256 people, consisting of 132 males and 124 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 108 literate and 148 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nanajhar

Nanajhar 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 Nanajhar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Nanajhar. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Nanajhar is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Nanajhar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nanajhar

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

Health Facilities in Nanajhar

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

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