Nalo - Balikuda, Jagatsinghapur

Nalo is a village situated in the Balikuda tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balikuda and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Sangrampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nalo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalo is 398293. The village covers a total geographical area of 131 hectares and falls under the 754108 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Nalo village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nalo

According to the 2011 Census, Nalo village had a total population of 486 people, including 228 males and 258 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 1,132 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.61%, with male literacy at 94.15% and female literacy at 79.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Nalo

Nalo 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 Nalo

Nalo is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Nalo is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nalo

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

Health Facilities in Nalo

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

FAQs about Nalo