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

As per Census 2011, Nilakanthapur village has a total population of 442 people, consisting of 218 males and 224 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 106 literate and 336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 126 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population442218224
Child Population (0–6 yrs)532528
Scheduled Castes (SC)22-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1266759
Literate Population1066442
Illiterate Population336154182

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JilidipaduNorth-West1.00 km
AnukundaNorth-East1.22 km
PadmapurSouth-East1.23 km
GunabhadraSouth1.52 km
PoluruWest1.59 km
JogipaduEast2.15 km
JeebaNorth-East2.26 km
RanipetaSouth2.54 km
DhepagudaNorth-East2.55 km
UpalasingiSouth-East2.88 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nilakanthapur

Where is Nilakanthapur located?

Nilakanthapur village is located in Kasinagar Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nilakanthapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Nilakanthapur is Sidhamadanga.

What is the pincode of Nilakanthapur?

The pincode of Nilakanthapur is 761201.

What is the population of Nilakanthapur?

Nilakanthapur has a total population of 442, including 218 males and 224 females.

How many households are there in Nilakanthapur?

There are 129 households in Nilakanthapur.

What is the literacy rate in Nilakanthapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nilakanthapur is 23.98%. Male literacy is 29.36% and female literacy is 18.75%.