Narada - Balipatna, Khordha

Narada is a village situated in the Balipatna tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balipatna and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Turintira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narada is 407651. The village covers a total geographical area of 227 hectares and falls under the 752102 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Narada

As per Census 2011, Narada village has a total population of 2,252 people, consisting of 1,156 males and 1,096 females. The village has 526 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 234 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,625 literate and 627 illiterate residents. Additionally, 819 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2521,1561,096
Child Population (0–6 yrs)234126108
Scheduled Castes (SC)819423396
Literate Population1,625898727
Illiterate Population627258369

Nearby Villages of Narada

Narada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DorabangaNorth-West1.19 km
TurintiraNorth-East1.76 km
PubagarhEast1.82 km
OdakhandaSouth1.84 km
TaraboiNorth-West1.89 km
KotakanaSouth-East1.97 km
GhasiandhotiSouth-West2.03 km
IndolakusiariWest2.29 km
BagalpurNorth2.43 km
NagaseniSouth-East2.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narada

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Narada. The nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Narada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Narada is about 27 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 Narada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Narada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Narada

Where is Narada located?

Narada village is located in Balipatna Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Narada?

The Gram Panchayat of Narada is Turintira.

What is the pincode of Narada?

The pincode of Narada is 752102.

What is the population of Narada?

Narada has a total population of 2,252, including 1,156 males and 1,096 females.

How many households are there in Narada?

There are 526 households in Narada.

What is the literacy rate in Narada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narada is 72.16%. Male literacy is 77.68% and female literacy is 66.33%.