Nidhigudi - Nuagad, Gajapati

Nidhigudi is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 41 km from R.udaygiri and around 106 km from Paralakhemundi. Kirama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nidhigudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nidhigudi is 413959. The village covers a total geographical area of 728 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 107 km away.

Nidhigudi 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 Nidhigudi

According to the 2011 Census, Nidhigudi village had a total population of 728 people, including 371 males and 357 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.19%, with male literacy at 54.79% and female literacy at 31.44%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 720.

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

Nearby Villages of Nidhigudi

Nidhigudi 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 Nidhigudi

Nidhigudi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Nidhigudi is about 107 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Nidhigudi is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nidhigudi

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

Health Facilities in Nidhigudi

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

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