Naktiguda - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Naktiguda is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Naktiguda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naktiguda is 423729. The village covers a total geographical area of 639 hectares and falls under the 766023 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Naktiguda 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 Naktiguda

According to the 2011 Census, Naktiguda village had a total population of 2,770 people, including 1,448 males and 1,322 females, living in 739 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.66%, with male literacy at 73.53% and female literacy at 50.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Naktiguda

Naktiguda 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 Naktiguda

Naktiguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Naktiguda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Naktiguda is about 31 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 Naktiguda

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

Health Facilities in Naktiguda

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

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