Nalpanga - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Nalpanga is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Pandapara and around 35 km from Kendujhar. Budhakhaman serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nalpanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalpanga is 386541. The village covers a total geographical area of 682 hectares and falls under the 758079 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Nalpanga

As per Census 2011, Nalpanga village has a total population of 937 people, consisting of 472 males and 465 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 502 literate and 435 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 468 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nalpanga

Nalpanga 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 Nalpanga

Public transport in the Nalpanga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basantapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Nalpanga is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Nalpanga is about 35 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 Nalpanga

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

Health Facilities in Nalpanga

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

FAQs about Nalpanga