Naikudi - Basta, Balasore

Naikudi is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Singla and around 45 km from Baleshwar. Naikudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naikudi is 392237. The village covers a total geographical area of 227 hectares and falls under the 756081 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Naikudi 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 Naikudi

As per Census 2011, Naikudi village has a total population of 2,019 people, consisting of 1,053 males and 966 females. The village has 489 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,567 literate and 452 illiterate residents. Additionally, 196 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Naikudi

Naikudi 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 Naikudi

Naikudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amarda Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Naikudi is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Naikudi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naikudi

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

Health Facilities in Naikudi

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

FAQs about Naikudi