Nedam - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Nedam is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Sorispal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nedam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nedam is 389588. The village covers a total geographical area of 65 hectares and falls under the 757092 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Nedam

As per Census 2011, Nedam village has a total population of 161 people, consisting of 78 males and 83 females. The village has 42 households and a sex ratio of 1,064 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 45 literate and 116 illiterate residents. Additionally, 159 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nedam

Nedam 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 Nedam

Nedam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Nedam is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Nedam is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nedam

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

Health Facilities in Nedam

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

FAQs about Nedam