Nihalaprasad - Bhapur, Nayagarh

Nihalaprasad is a village situated in the Bhapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Fategarh and around 40 km from Nayagarh . Bhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nihalaprasad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nihalaprasad is 406128. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 752063 pincode. Khandapada is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Nihalaprasad

According to the 2011 Census, Nihalaprasad village had a total population of 753 people, including 395 males and 358 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.24%, with male literacy at 76.16% and female literacy at 53.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 359.

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

Nearby Villages of Nihalaprasad

Nihalaprasad 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 Nihalaprasad

Nihalaprasad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tapang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandapada to Nihalaprasad is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Nihalaprasad is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nihalaprasad

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

Health Facilities in Nihalaprasad

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

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