Nuakot - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Nuakot is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Baunsa Pokhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuakot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuakot is 403062. The village covers a total geographical area of 856 hectares and falls under the 759022 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Nuakot 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 Nuakot

According to the 2011 Census, Nuakot village had a total population of 1,490 people, including 758 males and 732 females, living in 359 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.41%, with male literacy at 78.30% and female literacy at 53.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 571, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 209.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuakot

Nuakot 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 Nuakot

Nuakot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Nuakot is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Nuakot 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 Nuakot

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

Health Facilities in Nuakot

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

FAQs about Nuakot