Nandighor - Odagaon, Nayagarh

Nandighor is a village situated in the Odagaon tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Odagaon and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Nandighora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandighor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandighor is 406582. The village covers a total geographical area of 741 hectares and falls under the 752081 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Nandighor

As per Census 2011, Nandighor village has a total population of 4,065 people, consisting of 2,093 males and 1,972 females. The village has 876 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 438 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,061 literate and 1,004 illiterate residents. Additionally, 416 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0652,0931,972
Child Population (0–6 yrs)438230208
Scheduled Castes (SC)416212204
Literate Population3,0611,7111,350
Illiterate Population1,004382622

Nearby Villages of Nandighor

Nandighor 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)
PetapaliSouth-East1.19 km
ChampapanderiSouth1.65 km
OstiaNorth1.66 km
KendupaliEast1.72 km
RabaraWest1.97 km
AradaSouth-East2.09 km
GothabanSouth-West2.11 km
RagadimadaNorth-West2.11 km
GhasadeipurSouth-West2.20 km
GotiridaSouth-East2.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nandighor

Nandighor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Nandighor is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandighor

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nandighor

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nandighor

Where is Nandighor located?

Nandighor village is located in Odagaon Tehsil, Nayagarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nandighor?

The Gram Panchayat of Nandighor is Nandighora.

What is the pincode of Nandighor?

The pincode of Nandighor is 752081.

What is the population of Nandighor?

Nandighor has a total population of 4,065, including 2,093 males and 1,972 females.

How many households are there in Nandighor?

There are 876 households in Nandighor.

What is the literacy rate in Nandighor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nandighor is 75.30%. Male literacy is 81.75% and female literacy is 68.46%.