Naktikani - Golamunda, Kalahandi

Naktikani is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Golamunda and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Naktikani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naktikani is 423865. The village covers a total geographical area of 52 hectares and falls under the 766016 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Naktikani

According to the 2011 Census, Naktikani village had a total population of 632 people, including 327 males and 305 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.13%, with male literacy at 68.40% and female literacy at 38.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Naktikani

Naktikani 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 Naktikani

Naktikani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Naktikani is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Naktikani is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naktikani

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

Health Facilities in Naktikani

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

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