Nandigam - Patrapur, Ganjam

Nandigam is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 61 km from Jarada and around 40 km from Chatrapur. Kharinipada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandigam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandigam is 413146. The village covers a total geographical area of 238 hectares and falls under the 761037 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Nandigam

As per Census 2011, Nandigam village has a total population of 1,046 people, consisting of 529 males and 517 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 654 literate and 392 illiterate residents. Additionally, 487 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandigam

Nandigam 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 Nandigam

Nandigam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Nandigam is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Nandigam 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 Nandigam

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

Health Facilities in Nandigam

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

FAQs about Nandigam