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

According to the 2011 Census, Nampo village had a total population of 2,815 people, including 1,467 males and 1,348 females, living in 620 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.90%, with male literacy at 95.48% and female literacy at 81.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 116.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Nampo