Naktasar - Patnagarh, Balangir

Naktasar is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Sunamudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naktasar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naktasar is 420645. The village covers a total geographical area of 221 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Naktasar 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 Naktasar

According to the 2011 Census, Naktasar village had a total population of 480 people, including 250 males and 230 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.91%, with male literacy at 79.28% and female literacy at 55.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 224.

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

Nearby Villages of Naktasar

Naktasar 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 Naktasar

Naktasar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Naktasar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Naktasar is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naktasar

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

Health Facilities in Naktasar

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

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