Namkana

Namkana is a village located in Jaleswar tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Jaleswar (tehsildar office) and 62km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Paschimbad is the gram panchayat of Namkana village.

Namkana has its own place in the vibrant Baleshwar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Namkana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Namkana is 391587. The village spans a total geographical area of 195 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756034. Jaleswar is nearest town to Namkana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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Population of Namkana

Below is a concise population overview of Namkana as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,492 779 713
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 180 97 83
Scheduled Castes (SC) 458 234 224
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,032 586 446
Illiterate Population 460 193 267

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Namkana village:

  • The total population of Namkana village is around 1,492, including approximately 779 males and 713 females, with a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 180 children aged 0–6 years in Namkana village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Namkana village has 458 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Namkana village is about 69.17%, with male literacy at 75.22% and female literacy at 62.55%.
  • There are around 338 households in Namkana village.

Connectivity of Namkana

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Namkana. As per the 2011 stats, Namkana had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Namkana

Knowing the nearby villages of Namkana helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Namkana.

Sultanpur Similia Ghantiari Debkumar Paschimbar Khalabaria Rela Podpada Dharamdwar Akna Kismatpaschimbar

Frequently Asked Questions about Namkana

Where is Namkana located?
Namkana village is situated in Jaleswar Tehsil, within the Baleshwar district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Namkana?
The Gram Panchayat of Namkana is Paschimbad (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Namkana?
The pincode of Namkana is 756034, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Namkana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Namkana is 1,492, with 779 males and 713 females.
How many households are there in Namkana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Namkana village has a total of 338 households.
What is the literacy rate in Namkana as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Namkana is 69.17%. The male literacy rate is 75.22%, while the female literacy rate is 62.55%.