Nilakanthapur - Kasinagar, Gajapati

Nilakanthapur is a village situated in the Kasinagar tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Parlakhemundi and around 8 km from Paralakhemundi. Sidhamadanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nilakanthapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilakanthapur is 414605. The village covers a total geographical area of 276 hectares and falls under the 761201 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Nilakanthapur 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 Nilakanthapur

According to the 2011 Census, Nilakanthapur village had a total population of 442 people, including 218 males and 224 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.25%, with male literacy at 33.16% and female literacy at 21.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilakanthapur

Nilakanthapur 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 Nilakanthapur

Nilakanthapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Nilakanthapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Nilakanthapur is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nilakanthapur

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

Health Facilities in Nilakanthapur

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

FAQs about Nilakanthapur