Nakhara - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Nakhara is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Choudwar and around 20 km from Cuttack. Nakhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakhara is 399296. The village covers a total geographical area of 267 hectares and falls under the 754025 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Nakhara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Choudwar-cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nakhara

According to the 2011 Census, Nakhara village had a total population of 1,768 people, including 916 males and 852 females, living in 349 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.26%, with male literacy at 92.60% and female literacy at 83.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Nakhara

Nakhara 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 Nakhara

Nakhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charbatia, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Choudwar to Nakhara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Nakhara is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nakhara

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

Health Facilities in Nakhara

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

FAQs about Nakhara