Nuapada - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Nuapada is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Keranda Tangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuapada is 406961. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Nuapada

According to the 2011 Census, Nuapada village had a total population of 939 people, including 490 males and 449 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.38%, with male literacy at 89.95% and female literacy at 72.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 260.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuapada

Nuapada 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 Nuapada

Nuapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muketashwar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Nuapada is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Nuapada is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nuapada

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

Health Facilities in Nuapada

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

FAQs about Nuapada