Nagapada - Aali, Kendrapara

Nagapada is a village situated in the Aali tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aali and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Balakati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nagapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagapada is 396116. The village covers a total geographical area of 69 hectares and falls under the 754219 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Nagapada

As per Census 2011, Nagapada village has a total population of 729 people, consisting of 342 males and 387 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 1,131 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 596 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population729342387
Child Population (0–6 yrs)774136
Scheduled Castes (SC)1-1
Literate Population596292304
Illiterate Population1335083

Nearby Villages of Nagapada

Nagapada 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)
BalakatiEast0.84 km
KalapahadaSouth-West0.93 km
LokapadaWest1.18 km
AlakanaSouth1.64 km
ParimakundapurNorth-West1.84 km
DemalSouth-West1.99 km
BanidihapatnaNorth2.02 km
BarunadihaNorth2.12 km
BadankoSouth-East2.31 km
BarunaNorth2.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nagapada

Nagapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Nagapada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Nagapada is about 38 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 Nagapada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nagapada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Nagapada

Where is Nagapada located?

Nagapada village is located in Aali Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nagapada?

The Gram Panchayat of Nagapada is Balakati.

What is the pincode of Nagapada?

The pincode of Nagapada is 754219.

What is the population of Nagapada?

Nagapada has a total population of 729, including 342 males and 387 females.

How many households are there in Nagapada?

There are 151 households in Nagapada.

What is the literacy rate in Nagapada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nagapada is 81.76%. Male literacy is 85.38% and female literacy is 78.55%.