Nagphena - Belpara, Balangir

Nagphena is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Juba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nagphena village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagphena is 420944. The village covers a total geographical area of 478 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Nagphena

According to the 2011 Census, Nagphena village had a total population of 745 people, including 403 males and 342 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 849 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.63%, with male literacy at 67.63% and female literacy at 43.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 445.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Nagphena

Nagphena 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 Nagphena

Nagphena is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Nagphena is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Nagphena is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagphena

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

Health Facilities in Nagphena

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

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