Narnpur - Simulia, Balasore
Narnpur is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Similia and around 50 km from Baleshwar. Kirkona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narnpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Narnpur is 394067. The village covers a total geographical area of 61 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Narnpur 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 Narnpur
According to the 2011 Census, Narnpur village had a total population of 686 people, including 349 males and 337 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.90%, with male literacy at 81.69% and female literacy at 51.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 554.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 686 | 349 | 337 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 124 | 65 | 59 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 554 | 285 | 269 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 376 | 232 | 144 |
| Illiterate Population | 310 | 117 | 193 |
Nearby Villages of Narnpur
Narnpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Narnpur
Narnpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Narnpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Narnpur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Narnpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Narnpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Narnpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Narnpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Narnpur
Where is Narnpur located?
Narnpur village is located in Simulia Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Narnpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Narnpur is Kirkona.
What is the pincode of Narnpur?
The pincode of Narnpur is 756134.
What is the population of Narnpur?
Narnpur had a total population of 686, including 349 males and 337 females.
How many households are there in Narnpur?
Narnpur had 163 households.
What is the literacy rate in Narnpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narnpur was 66.90%. Male literacy was 81.69% and female literacy was 51.80%.