Nakajhari - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Nakajhari is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Ghatgaon and around 50 km from Kendujhar. Tara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nakajhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakajhari is 386677. The village covers a total geographical area of 137 hectares and falls under the 758027 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Nakajhari 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 Nakajhari

According to the 2011 Census, Nakajhari village had a total population of 624 people, including 312 males and 312 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.84%, with male literacy at 74.81% and female literacy at 61.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 269.

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

Nearby Villages of Nakajhari

Nakajhari 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 Nakajhari

Nakajhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nilakantheswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Nakajhari is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Nakajhari is about 50 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 Nakajhari

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

Health Facilities in Nakajhari

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

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