Nilikana - Derabish, Kendrapara

Nilikana is a village situated in the Derabish tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Derabish and around 11 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Kaupada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nilikana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilikana is 396676. The village covers a total geographical area of 59 hectares and falls under the 754208 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Nilikana

According to the 2011 Census, Nilikana village had a total population of 464 people, including 243 males and 221 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.99%, with male literacy at 65.73% and female literacy at 49.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilikana

Nilikana 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 Nilikana

Public transport in the Nilikana is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nimkana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Nilikana is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Nilikana is about 11 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 Nilikana

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

Health Facilities in Nilikana

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

FAQs about Nilikana