Nekaraganda - Dasapalla, Nayagarh

Nekaraganda is a village situated in the Dasapalla tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasapalla and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Ghugudipada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nekaraganda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nekaraganda is 405408. The village covers a total geographical area of 78 hectares and falls under the 752084 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Nekaraganda 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 Nekaraganda

As per Census 2011, Nekaraganda village has a total population of 39 people, consisting of 23 males and 16 females. The village has 13 households and a sex ratio of 695 females per 1,000 males. There are 5 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 31 literate and 8 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population392316
Child Population (0–6 yrs)55-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)342014
Literate Population311714
Illiterate Population862

Nearby Villages of Nekaraganda

Nekaraganda 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SikaragochhaNorth-East2.29 km
MakarprasadEast2.34 km
BadasilingaNorth-East3.72 km
NodhapangaEast4.68 km
DhuapajuNorth-East5.19 km
SanasilingaNorth-East5.55 km
JamujholaNorth-East5.71 km
SakiniEast5.92 km
MaradabadiEast6.06 km
DimiriaEast7.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nekaraganda

Nekaraganda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Nekaraganda is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nekaraganda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Nekaraganda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nekaraganda

Where is Nekaraganda located?

Nekaraganda village is located in Dasapalla Tehsil, Nayagarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nekaraganda?

The Gram Panchayat of Nekaraganda is Ghugudipada.

What is the pincode of Nekaraganda?

The pincode of Nekaraganda is 752084.

What is the population of Nekaraganda?

Nekaraganda has a total population of 39, including 23 males and 16 females.

How many households are there in Nekaraganda?

There are 13 households in Nekaraganda.

What is the literacy rate in Nekaraganda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nekaraganda is 79.49%. Male literacy is 73.91% and female literacy is 87.50%.