Nabhada - Baliapal, Balasore

Nabhada is a village situated in the Baliapal tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Baliapal and around 60 km from Baleshwar. Badas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nabhada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nabhada is 392097. The village covers a total geographical area of 226 hectares and falls under the 756083 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Nabhada

As per Census 2011, Nabhada village has a total population of 2,172 people, consisting of 1,124 males and 1,048 females. The village has 486 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 237 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,764 literate and 408 illiterate residents. Additionally, 261 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1721,1241,048
Child Population (0–6 yrs)237125112
Scheduled Castes (SC)261132129
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population1,764955809
Illiterate Population408169239

Nearby Villages of Nabhada

Nabhada 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)
ManikasimuliaNorth-West0.90 km
KathasagaraEast1.47 km
GangarajNorth1.65 km
GopinathpurEast1.70 km
PratappurWest1.92 km
JamatkulaSouth1.94 km
Khaladiha-1North-West2.27 km
JugadihaSouth-East2.38 km
BhagirathipurEast2.56 km
BetagadiaSouth-West2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nabhada

Nabhada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Digha Flag Station, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Nabhada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Nabhada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nabhada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nabhada

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

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

FAQs about Nabhada

Where is Nabhada located?

Nabhada village is located in Baliapal Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nabhada?

The Gram Panchayat of Nabhada is Badas.

What is the pincode of Nabhada?

The pincode of Nabhada is 756083.

What is the population of Nabhada?

Nabhada has a total population of 2,172, including 1,124 males and 1,048 females.

How many households are there in Nabhada?

There are 486 households in Nabhada.

What is the literacy rate in Nabhada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nabhada is 81.22%. Male literacy is 84.96% and female literacy is 77.19%.