Narasinghpur - Dasapalla, Nayagarh
Narasinghpur is a village situated in the Dasapalla tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasapalla and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Sariganda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narasinghpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Narasinghpur is 405495. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 752084 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.
Narasinghpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Daspalla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Narasinghpur
As per Census 2011, Narasinghpur village has a total population of 440 people, consisting of 235 males and 205 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 321 literate and 119 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Narasinghpur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 440 | 235 | 205 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 39 | 26 | 13 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 321 | 185 | 136 |
| Illiterate Population | 119 | 50 | 69 |
Nearby Villages of Narasinghpur
Narasinghpur 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Mahulia | South | 1.14 km |
| Sariganda | West | 1.19 km |
| Bandhugaon | North-West | 1.26 km |
| Patapurpatna | South-East | 1.79 km |
| Kukuprasad | West | 1.82 km |
| Andharkot | East | 1.93 km |
| Gopinathpur | West | 2.01 km |
| Patharpunja | North-West | 2.18 km |
| Jagapur | South-East | 2.25 km |
| Krushna Chandrapur Patana | South-East | 2.27 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Narasinghpur
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Narasinghpur. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Narasinghpur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Narasinghpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Narasinghpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Narasinghpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Narasinghpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Narasinghpur
Where is Narasinghpur located?
Narasinghpur village is located in Dasapalla Tehsil, Nayagarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Narasinghpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Narasinghpur is Sariganda.
What is the pincode of Narasinghpur?
The pincode of Narasinghpur is 752084.
What is the population of Narasinghpur?
Narasinghpur has a total population of 440, including 235 males and 205 females.
How many households are there in Narasinghpur?
There are 104 households in Narasinghpur.
What is the literacy rate in Narasinghpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narasinghpur is 72.95%. Male literacy is 78.72% and female literacy is 66.34%.