Nijuma - Mohana, Gajapati

Nijuma is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Pindiki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nijuma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nijuma is 413896. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Nijuma

According to the 2011 Census, Nijuma village had a total population of 121 people, including 55 males and 66 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 1,200 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.26%, with male literacy at 55.81% and female literacy at 12.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Nijuma

Nijuma 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 Nijuma

Nijuma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Nijuma is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Nijuma is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nijuma

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

Health Facilities in Nijuma

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

FAQs about Nijuma