Nuapada - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Nuapada is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Balimi and around 59 km from Dhenkanal. Mahalunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuapada is 403013. The village covers a total geographical area of 221 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Nuapada 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 Nuapada

As per Census 2011, Nuapada village has a total population of 685 people, consisting of 358 males and 327 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 460 literate and 225 illiterate residents. Additionally, 285 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nuapada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Nuapada

Nuapada 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 Nuapada

Nuapada 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 63.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Nuapada is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Nuapada is about 59 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 Nuapada

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

Health Facilities in Nuapada

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

FAQs about Nuapada