Narayanpur - Khaira, Balasore

Narayanpur is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Similia and around 72 km from Baleshwar. Manatri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narayanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narayanpur is 394169. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Narayanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Narayanpur village had a total population of 873 people, including 425 males and 448 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.67%, with male literacy at 91.60% and female literacy at 85.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Narayanpur

Narayanpur 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 Narayanpur

Narayanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Narayanpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Narayanpur is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narayanpur

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

Health Facilities in Narayanpur

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

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