Nanjura - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Nanjura is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Lanjura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nanjura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nanjura is 396999. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Nanjura

According to the 2011 Census, Nanjura village had a total population of 1,724 people, including 876 males and 848 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.91%, with male literacy at 86.65% and female literacy at 74.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259.

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

Nearby Villages of Nanjura

Nanjura 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 Nanjura

Nanjura 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 75.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Nanjura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Nanjura is about 40 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 Nanjura

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

Health Facilities in Nanjura

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

FAQs about Nanjura