Nua - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Nua is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Balimi and around 43 km from Dhenkanal. Thokar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nua is 403002. The village covers a total geographical area of 576 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Nua 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 Nua

According to the 2011 Census, Nua village had a total population of 2,250 people, including 1,142 males and 1,108 females, living in 539 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.74%, with male literacy at 84.90% and female literacy at 66.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 246, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Nua

Nua 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 Nua

Nua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nayabagirthipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Nua is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Nua is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nua

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

Health Facilities in Nua

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

FAQs about Nua