Naren - Titlagarh, Balangir

Naren is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Naren village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naren is 421540. The village covers a total geographical area of 664 hectares and falls under the 767066 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Naren 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 Naren

According to the 2011 Census, Naren village had a total population of 2,697 people, including 1,371 males and 1,326 females, living in 716 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.43%, with male literacy at 61.18% and female literacy at 41.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 182, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 267.

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

Nearby Villages of Naren

Naren 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 Naren

Naren is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Titlagarh, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Naren is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Naren is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naren

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

Health Facilities in Naren

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

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