Hikimput - Nandapur, Koraput

Hikimput is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Hikimput village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hikimput is 429882. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

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

Population of Hikimput

According to the 2011 Census, Hikimput village had a total population of 637 people, including 282 males and 355 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 1,259 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.09%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 70.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 343, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 275.

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

Nearby Villages of Hikimput

Hikimput 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 Hikimput

Public transport in the Hikimput is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Hikimput is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Hikimput is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hikimput

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

Health Facilities in Hikimput

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

FAQs about Hikimput