Nampo - Jaleswar, Balasore

Nampo is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Jaleswar and around 59 km from Baleshwar. Nampo village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nampo is 391545. The village covers a total geographical area of 659 hectares and falls under the 756034 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nampo 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 Nampo

As per Census 2011, Nampo village has a total population of 2,815 people, consisting of 1,467 males and 1,348 females. The village has 620 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 328 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,211 literate and 604 illiterate residents. Additionally, 192 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 116 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8151,4671,348
Child Population (0–6 yrs)328183145
Scheduled Castes (SC)19210587
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1166056
Literate Population2,2111,226985
Illiterate Population604241363

Nearby Villages of Nampo

Nampo 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)
BetaEast1.84 km
AmdihaSouth-West1.88 km
JagdobhaNorth-East1.91 km
IkraSouth-East2.09 km
JalakapariaNorth2.14 km
TilapataWest2.19 km
SarsaSouth-East2.36 km
SampatiaEast2.56 km
KandliaWest2.57 km
KapasudaNorth2.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nampo

Nampo 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 105.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Nampo is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Nampo is about 59 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 Nampo

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nampo

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nampo

Where is Nampo located?

Nampo village is located in Jaleswar Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nampo?

Nampo is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nampo?

The pincode of Nampo is 756034.

What is the population of Nampo?

Nampo has a total population of 2,815, including 1,467 males and 1,348 females.

How many households are there in Nampo?

There are 620 households in Nampo.

What is the literacy rate in Nampo?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nampo is 78.54%. Male literacy is 83.57% and female literacy is 73.07%.