Namkana - Jaleswar, Balasore

Namkana is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Jaleswar and around 62 km from Baleshwar. Paschimbad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Namkana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Namkana is 391587. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 756026 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Namkana

As per Census 2011, Namkana village has a total population of 1,492 people, consisting of 779 males and 713 females. The village has 338 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,032 literate and 460 illiterate residents. Additionally, 458 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Namkana

Namkana 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 Namkana

Namkana 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 111.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Namkana is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Namkana is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Namkana

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

Health Facilities in Namkana

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

FAQs about Namkana