Niginpur - Pattamundai, Kendrapara

Niginpur is a village situated in the Pattamundai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattamundai and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Sanjaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Niginpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niginpur is 396320. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 754216 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Niginpur

According to the 2011 Census, Niginpur village had a total population of 1,286 people, including 655 males and 631 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.51%, with male literacy at 92.32% and female literacy at 75.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 384.

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

Nearby Villages of Niginpur

Niginpur 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 Niginpur

Niginpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Niginpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Niginpur is about 21 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 Niginpur

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

Health Facilities in Niginpur

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

FAQs about Niginpur