Niali - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Niali is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanjigarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Champadeipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Niali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niali is 422934. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 766020 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 76 km away.

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

Population of Niali

According to the 2011 Census, Niali village had a total population of 498 people, including 250 males and 248 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.24%, with male literacy at 72.12% and female literacy at 41.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Niali

Niali 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 Niali

Public transport in the Niali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Niali is about 76 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Niali is about 50 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 Niali

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

Health Facilities in Niali

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

FAQs about Niali