Nagupala - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Nagupala is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Boria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nagupala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagupala is 422369. The village covers a total geographical area of 291 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Nagupala

According to the 2011 Census, Nagupala village had a total population of 531 people, including 261 males and 270 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.15%, with male literacy at 87.16% and female literacy at 56.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Nagupala

Nagupala 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 Nagupala

Nagupala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 2.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Nagupala is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Nagupala is about 35 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 Nagupala

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

Health Facilities in Nagupala

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

FAQs about Nagupala