Nial - Aali, Kendrapara

Nial is a village situated in the Aali tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aali and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Nial village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nial is 396124. The village covers a total geographical area of 397 hectares and falls under the 754219 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Nial 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 Nial

According to the 2011 Census, Nial village had a total population of 1,696 people, including 828 males and 868 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.00%, with male literacy at 93.69% and female literacy at 84.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 433, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Nial

Nial 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 Nial

Nial is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Nial is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Nial is about 33 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 Nial

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

Health Facilities in Nial

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

FAQs about Nial