Nuhamalia - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Nuhamalia is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Sainkul and around 112 km from Kendujhar. Ganpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuhamalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuhamalia is 387319. The village covers a total geographical area of 204 hectares and falls under the 758043 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Nuhamalia

As per Census 2011, Nuhamalia village has a total population of 1,134 people, consisting of 546 males and 588 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 214 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 569 literate and 565 illiterate residents. Additionally, 135 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 995 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nuhamalia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Nuhamalia

Nuhamalia 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 Nuhamalia

Nuhamalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Nuhamalia is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Nuhamalia is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nuhamalia

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

Health Facilities in Nuhamalia

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

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