Nanjhar - Titlagarh, Balangir

Nanjhar is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Manigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nanjhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nanjhar is 421502. The village covers a total geographical area of 441 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Nanjhar 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.

Population of Nanjhar

As per Census 2011, Nanjhar village has a total population of 1,428 people, consisting of 709 males and 719 females. The village has 377 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 883 literate and 545 illiterate residents. Additionally, 429 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 188 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nanjhar

Nanjhar 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 Nanjhar

Public transport in the Nanjhar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Titlagarh, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Nanjhar is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Nanjhar is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nanjhar

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

Health Facilities in Nanjhar

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

FAQs about Nanjhar