Nachuni - Banapur, Khordha

Nachuni is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Balugaon and around 55 km from Khordha . Nachuni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nachuni is 408191. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 752030 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Nachuni

As per Census 2011, Nachuni village has a total population of 2,118 people, consisting of 1,117 males and 1,001 females. The village has 446 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,693 literate and 425 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nachuni

Nachuni 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 Nachuni

Nachuni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gangadharpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Nachuni is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Nachuni is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nachuni

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

Health Facilities in Nachuni

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

FAQs about Nachuni