Nua - Khaira, Balasore

Nua is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Similia and around 65 km from Baleshwar. Antara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nua is 394174. The village covers a total geographical area of 248 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Nua 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 Nua

According to the 2011 Census, Nua village had a total population of 1,476 people, including 769 males and 707 females, living in 361 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.15%, with male literacy at 88.24% and female literacy at 77.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Nua

Nua 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 Nua

Nua 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 98.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Nua is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Nua 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 Nua

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

Health Facilities in Nua

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

FAQs about Nua