Nagajhari - Narala, Kalahandi

Nagajhari is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bad-dharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nagajhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagajhari is 422888. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 766110 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Nagajhari

As per Census 2011, Nagajhari village has a total population of 282 people, consisting of 132 males and 150 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 1,136 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 142 literate and 140 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nagajhari are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population282132150
Child Population (0–6 yrs)392217
Scheduled Castes (SC)835
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population1429052
Illiterate Population1404298

Nearby Villages of Nagajhari

Nagajhari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TentulipadarEast1.05 km
RatulWest1.49 km
PajidahaniWest1.49 km
DhurkutiNorth-East1.51 km
TikiraparaNorth-West1.58 km
KutingpadarWest2.43 km
BadadharpurNorth2.45 km
KucheijoreNorth-East2.54 km
GumapadarNorth-West2.73 km
DhusugudaWest2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nagajhari

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Nagajhari. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Nagajhari is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Nagajhari is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagajhari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Nagajhari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nagajhari

Where is Nagajhari located?

Nagajhari village is located in Narala Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nagajhari?

The Gram Panchayat of Nagajhari is Bad-dharpur.

What is the pincode of Nagajhari?

The pincode of Nagajhari is 766110.

What is the population of Nagajhari?

Nagajhari has a total population of 282, including 132 males and 150 females.

How many households are there in Nagajhari?

There are 80 households in Nagajhari.

What is the literacy rate in Nagajhari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nagajhari is 50.35%. Male literacy is 68.18% and female literacy is 34.67%.