Nakuda - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Nakuda is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Tato serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nakuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakuda is 388880. The village covers a total geographical area of 271 hectares and falls under the 757036 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Nakuda

According to the 2011 Census, Nakuda village had a total population of 688 people, including 345 males and 343 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.56%, with male literacy at 79.87% and female literacy at 52.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 381, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 304.

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

Nearby Villages of Nakuda

Nakuda 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 Nakuda

Nakuda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Nakuda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Nakuda is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nakuda

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

Health Facilities in Nakuda

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

FAQs about Nakuda