Nahara - Bhograi, Balasore

Nahara is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Kamarda and around 65 km from Baleshwar. Nahara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nahara is 391860. The village covers a total geographical area of 355 hectares and falls under the 756035 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Nahara 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 Nahara

According to the 2011 Census, Nahara village had a total population of 2,102 people, including 1,070 males and 1,032 females, living in 532 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.92%, with male literacy at 91.78% and female literacy at 80.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 234, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 133.

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

Nearby Villages of Nahara

Nahara 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 Nahara

Nahara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Nahara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Nahara is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nahara

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

Health Facilities in Nahara

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

FAQs about Nahara