Nilakanthapur - Begunia, Khordha

Nilakanthapur is a village situated in the Begunia tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Khordha and around 30 km from Khordha . Podadiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nilakanthapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilakanthapur is 407302. The village covers a total geographical area of 271 hectares and falls under the 752055 pincode. Banki is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Nilakanthapur

As per Census 2011, Nilakanthapur village has a total population of 1,247 people, consisting of 642 males and 605 females. The village has 259 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 868 literate and 379 illiterate residents. Additionally, 87 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 391 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilakanthapur

Nilakanthapur 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 Nilakanthapur

Nilakanthapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaipada Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banki to Nilakanthapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Nilakanthapur is about 30 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 Nilakanthapur

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

Health Facilities in Nilakanthapur

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

FAQs about Nilakanthapur