Nilakanthapur - Bahanaga, Balasore

Nilakanthapur is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Soro and around 32 km from Baleshwar. Pandasuni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nilakanthapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilakanthapur is 393834. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 756044 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Nilakanthapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Soro Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nilakanthapur

According to the 2011 Census, Nilakanthapur village had a total population of 705 people, including 358 males and 347 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.37%, with male literacy at 87.77% and female literacy at 82.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilakanthapur

Nilakanthapur 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 Nilakanthapur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Nilakanthapur. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Nilakanthapur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Nilakanthapur is about 32 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 Nilakanthapur

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

Health Facilities in Nilakanthapur

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

FAQs about Nilakanthapur