Navada - Kasinagar, Gajapati

Navada is a village situated in the Kasinagar tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Kashinagara and around 18 km from Paralakhemundi. Kharada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Navada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Navada is 414571. The village covers a total geographical area of 506 hectares and falls under the 761206 pincode. Kashinagara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Navada

According to the 2011 Census, Navada village had a total population of 290 people, including 140 males and 150 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.26%, with male literacy at 59.52% and female literacy at 37.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Navada

Navada 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 Navada

Navada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitapuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashinagara to Navada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Navada is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Navada

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

Health Facilities in Navada

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

FAQs about Navada