Nami - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Nami is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Naami serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nami village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nami is 394454. The village covers a total geographical area of 420 hectares and falls under the 756121 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Nami

According to the 2011 Census, Nami village had a total population of 2,519 people, including 1,269 males and 1,250 females, living in 548 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.85%, with male literacy at 89.86% and female literacy at 75.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 964, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 167.

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

Nearby Villages of Nami

Nami 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 Nami

Public transport in the Nami is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Nami is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Nami is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nami

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

Health Facilities in Nami

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

FAQs about Nami