Narikata - Saintala, Balangir
Narikata is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Gandpatrapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narikata village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Narikata is 421180. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Narikata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Titilagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Narikata
Narikata 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Samachuan | East | 2.48 km |
| Chandutara | South-East | 3.80 km |
| Banjhijhal | West | 3.83 km |
| Goelbhadi | North-West | 4.07 km |
| Gudguda | West | 4.87 km |
| Makri | North | 4.95 km |
| Siker | South-West | 4.98 km |
| Piprut | East | 5.03 km |
| Gokhurung | South | 5.26 km |
| Phapsi | North | 5.41 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Narikata
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Narikata. The nearest railway station is Badmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Narikata is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Narikata is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Narikata
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Narikata village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Narikata
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Narikata village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Narikata
Where is Narikata located?
Narikata village is located in Saintala Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Narikata?
The Gram Panchayat of Narikata is Gandpatrapali.
What is the pincode of Narikata?
The pincode of Narikata is 767032.