Narasinghapur - Kantamal, Boudh

Narasinghapur is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 39 km from Manamunda and around 62 km from Baudh. Bilaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narasinghapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narasinghapur is 418031. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 762016 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Narasinghapur

As per Census 2011, Narasinghapur village has a total population of 632 people, consisting of 313 males and 319 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 367 literate and 265 illiterate residents. Additionally, 205 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Narasinghapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population632313319
Child Population (0–6 yrs)945143
Scheduled Castes (SC)205103102
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1156
Literate Population367217150
Illiterate Population26596169

Nearby Villages of Narasinghapur

Narasinghapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PandiripadaNorth1.18 km
KadampalEast1.31 km
DhungiapadarWest1.42 km
BichikaSouth-East2.13 km
BadarahajorNorth2.30 km
ThurubandhaliEast2.31 km
SundhipadarSouth-West2.41 km
PadarapadaNorth-West2.41 km
GambharigoraNorth-West2.98 km
PurusottamapurSouth-West3.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narasinghapur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Narasinghapur. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Narasinghapur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Narasinghapur is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narasinghapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Narasinghapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Narasinghapur

Where is Narasinghapur located?

Narasinghapur village is located in Kantamal Tehsil, Boudh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Narasinghapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Narasinghapur is Bilaspur.

What is the pincode of Narasinghapur?

The pincode of Narasinghapur is 762016.

What is the population of Narasinghapur?

Narasinghapur has a total population of 632, including 313 males and 319 females.

How many households are there in Narasinghapur?

There are 148 households in Narasinghapur.

What is the literacy rate in Narasinghapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narasinghapur is 58.07%. Male literacy is 69.33% and female literacy is 47.02%.