Nakua - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Nakua is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Dharmasala and around 48 km from Jajapur . Pakhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nakua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakua is 401197. The village covers a total geographical area of 55 hectares and falls under the 755010 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Nakua

According to the 2011 Census, Nakua village had a total population of 241 people, including 138 males and 103 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 746 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.11%, with male literacy at 69.53% and female literacy at 42.55%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 207.

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

Nearby Villages of Nakua

Nakua 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 Nakua

Nakua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is New Garh Madhopur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Nakua is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Nakua is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nakua

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

Health Facilities in Nakua

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

FAQs about Nakua