Nizigarh - Tigiria, Cuttack

Nizigarh is a village situated in the Tigiria tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tigiria and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Nizigarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nizigarh is 398995. The village covers a total geographical area of 328 hectares and falls under the 754030 pincode. Nuapatna is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Nizigarh

According to the 2011 Census, Nizigarh village had a total population of 3,943 people, including 2,015 males and 1,928 females, living in 885 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.82%, with male literacy at 91.28% and female literacy at 82.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 536, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Nizigarh

Nizigarh 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 Nizigarh

Nizigarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Joranda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nuapatna to Nizigarh is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Nizigarh is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nizigarh

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

Health Facilities in Nizigarh

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

FAQs about Nizigarh