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

As per Census 2011, Hikimput village has a total population of 637 people, consisting of 282 males and 355 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 1,258 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 449 literate and 188 illiterate residents. Additionally, 343 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 275 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

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