Nafarai - Bhograi, Balasore

Nafarai is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Bhograi and around 87 km from Baleshwar. Sankhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nafarai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nafarai is 391764. The village covers a total geographical area of 221 hectares and falls under the 756037 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Nafarai

As per Census 2011, Nafarai village has a total population of 2,424 people, consisting of 1,241 males and 1,183 females. The village has 569 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 268 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,847 literate and 577 illiterate residents. Additionally, 737 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nafarai

Nafarai 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 Nafarai

Public transport in the Nafarai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Digha Flag Station, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Nafarai is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Nafarai is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nafarai

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

Health Facilities in Nafarai

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

FAQs about Nafarai