Nuapada - Patana, Keonjhar

Nuapada is a village situated in the Patana tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Patana and around 36 km from Kendujhar. Tangarpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuapada is 385867. The village covers a total geographical area of 320 hectares and falls under the 758030 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Nuapada

As per Census 2011, Nuapada village has a total population of 900 people, consisting of 452 males and 448 females. The village has 201 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 530 literate and 370 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 496 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuapada

Nuapada 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 Nuapada

Public transport in the Nuapada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Nuapada is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Nuapada is about 36 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 Nuapada

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

Health Facilities in Nuapada

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

FAQs about Nuapada