Nitai - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Nitai is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Dighi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nitai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nitai is 389436. The village covers a total geographical area of 274 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Nitai 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 Nitai

According to the 2011 Census, Nitai village had a total population of 900 people, including 466 males and 434 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.37%, with male literacy at 75.06% and female literacy at 46.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 444.

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

Nearby Villages of Nitai

Nitai 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 Nitai

Nitai 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 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Nitai is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Nitai is about 43 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 Nitai

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

Health Facilities in Nitai

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

FAQs about Nitai