Nandara - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Nandara is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Harichandanpur and around 85 km from Kendujhar. Pithagola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandara is 386712. The village covers a total geographical area of 365 hectares and falls under the 758028 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

Nandara 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 Nandara

As per Census 2011, Nandara village has a total population of 1,075 people, consisting of 533 males and 542 females. The village has 245 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 681 literate and 394 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 462 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandara

Nandara 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 Nandara

Public transport in the Nandara is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harichandanpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Nandara is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Nandara is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandara

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

Health Facilities in Nandara

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

FAQs about Nandara