Naikera - Kundura, Koraput

Naikera is a village situated in the Kundura tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundura and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Bhusangaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naikera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naikera is 429121. The village covers a total geographical area of 456 hectares and falls under the 764002 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

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

Population of Naikera

According to the 2011 Census, Naikera village had a total population of 1,046 people, including 510 males and 536 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.75%, with male literacy at 42.32% and female literacy at 23.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 166, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 599.

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

Nearby Villages of Naikera

Naikera 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 Naikera

Public transport in the Naikera is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Naikera is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Naikera is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naikera

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

Health Facilities in Naikera

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

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