Nandupala - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Nandupala is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Nandupala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandupala is 420707. The village covers a total geographical area of 371 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Nandupala 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 Nandupala

According to the 2011 Census, Nandupala village had a total population of 1,022 people, including 526 males and 496 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.48%, with male literacy at 65.11% and female literacy at 37.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 360.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandupala

Nandupala 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 Nandupala

Nandupala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Nandupala is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Nandupala is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandupala

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

Health Facilities in Nandupala

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

FAQs about Nandupala