Naikanipalli - Khallikote, Ganjam

Naikanipalli is a village situated in the Khallikote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Khalikote and around 40 km from Chatrapur. Naikanipalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naikanipalli is 411905. The village covers a total geographical area of 267 hectares and falls under the 761031 pincode. Khalikote is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Naikanipalli

According to the 2011 Census, Naikanipalli village had a total population of 2,156 people, including 1,063 males and 1,093 females, living in 443 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.51%, with male literacy at 72.87% and female literacy at 52.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228.

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

Nearby Villages of Naikanipalli

Naikanipalli 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 Naikanipalli

Public transport in the Naikanipalli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalikote to Naikanipalli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Naikanipalli is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naikanipalli

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

Health Facilities in Naikanipalli

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

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