Nizgarh(Hindol) - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Nizgarh(Hindol) is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Bampa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nizgarh(Hindol) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nizgarh(Hindol) is 403068. The village covers a total geographical area of 1576 hectares and falls under the 759022 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Nizgarh(Hindol)

As per Census 2011, Nizgarh(Hindol) village has a total population of 7,672 people, consisting of 3,954 males and 3,718 females. The village has 1,902 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 971 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,702 literate and 2,970 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,167 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 354 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nizgarh(Hindol) are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,6723,9543,718
Child Population (0–6 yrs)971494477
Scheduled Castes (SC)3,1671,6221,545
Scheduled Tribes (ST)354176178
Literate Population4,7022,6542,048
Illiterate Population2,9701,3001,670

Nearby Villages of Nizgarh(Hindol)

Nizgarh(Hindol) 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)
KandarasuniEast1.91 km
RadhanathapurWest2.11 km
PurusottampurSouth-East2.17 km
PathanipotaSouth-West2.39 km
DholapatharWest2.49 km
AlusingaSouth-East3.59 km
BaunsapokhariNorth-West3.88 km
RajamohanpurEast4.07 km
TantichiraNorth-East4.32 km
SinkholaEast4.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nizgarh(Hindol)

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Nizgarh(Hindol). The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Nizgarh(Hindol) is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Nizgarh(Hindol) is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nizgarh(Hindol)

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Nizgarh(Hindol)

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nizgarh(Hindol)

Where is Nizgarh(Hindol) located?

Nizgarh(Hindol) village is located in Hindol Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nizgarh(Hindol)?

The Gram Panchayat of Nizgarh(Hindol) is Bampa.

What is the pincode of Nizgarh(Hindol)?

The pincode of Nizgarh(Hindol) is 759022.

What is the population of Nizgarh(Hindol)?

Nizgarh(Hindol) has a total population of 7,672, including 3,954 males and 3,718 females.

How many households are there in Nizgarh(Hindol)?

There are 1,902 households in Nizgarh(Hindol).

What is the literacy rate in Nizgarh(Hindol)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nizgarh(Hindol) is 61.29%. Male literacy is 67.12% and female literacy is 55.08%.