Nilakanthaprasad - Bhapur, Nayagarh

Nilakanthaprasad is a village situated in the Bhapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Fategarh and around 49 km from Nayagarh . Golapokhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nilakanthaprasad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilakanthaprasad is 406228. The village covers a total geographical area of 409 hectares and falls under the 752063 pincode. Khandapada is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Nilakanthaprasad 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 Nilakanthaprasad

As per Census 2011, Nilakanthaprasad village has a total population of 1,031 people, consisting of 529 males and 502 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 727 literate and 304 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilakanthaprasad

Nilakanthaprasad 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 Nilakanthaprasad

Nilakanthaprasad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tapang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandapada to Nilakanthaprasad is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Nilakanthaprasad 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 Nilakanthaprasad

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

Health Facilities in Nilakanthaprasad

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

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