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

According to the 2011 Census, Nilakanthapur village had a total population of 1,247 people, including 642 males and 605 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.12%, with male literacy at 86.20% and female literacy at 71.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 391.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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