Nipania - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Nipania is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Batighara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nipania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nipania is 397134. The village covers a total geographical area of 324 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Nipania 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 Nipania

According to the 2011 Census, Nipania village had a total population of 331 people, including 168 males and 163 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 93.20% and female literacy at 65.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Nipania

Nipania 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 Nipania

Nipania 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 73.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Nipania is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Nipania is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nipania

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

Health Facilities in Nipania

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

FAQs about Nipania