Nakti - Bandhugaon, Koraput

Nakti is a village situated in the Bandhugaon tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bandhugaon and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Jaguguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nakti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakti is 428711. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

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

Population of Nakti

According to the 2011 Census, Nakti village had a total population of 335 people, including 161 males and 174 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.55%, with male literacy at 61.19% and female literacy at 40.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 316.

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

Nearby Villages of Nakti

Nakti 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 Nakti

Public transport in the Nakti is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ladda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Nakti is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Nakti is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nakti

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

Health Facilities in Nakti

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

FAQs about Nakti