Nuapada - Bahanaga, Balasore

Nuapada is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Soro and around 20 km from Baleshwar. Ranapana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuapada is 393894. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 756043 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Nuapada

As per Census 2011, Nuapada village has a total population of 476 people, consisting of 238 males and 238 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 377 literate and 99 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population476238238
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492128
Scheduled Castes (SC)25169
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1165
Literate Population377198179
Illiterate Population994059

Nearby Villages of Nuapada

Nuapada 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PanapanaSouth-West1.18 km
UparapatnaEast1.44 km
AtapurNorth-East1.69 km
ChaksomanathpurWest1.89 km
GunudaSouth-West2.12 km
RamanagarNorth-East2.27 km
NachintaSouth-East2.51 km
KaharagohiriSouth-East2.52 km
ChitapadaNorth2.65 km
BishnuchakWest2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nuapada

Public transport in the Nuapada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panpana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Nuapada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nuapada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nuapada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nuapada

Where is Nuapada located?

Nuapada village is located in Bahanaga Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nuapada?

The Gram Panchayat of Nuapada is Ranapana.

What is the pincode of Nuapada?

The pincode of Nuapada is 756043.

What is the population of Nuapada?

Nuapada has a total population of 476, including 238 males and 238 females.

How many households are there in Nuapada?

There are 119 households in Nuapada.

What is the literacy rate in Nuapada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nuapada is 79.20%. Male literacy is 83.19% and female literacy is 75.21%.