Nehena - Khariar, Nuapada

Nehena is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Nehena village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nehena is 422019. The village covers a total geographical area of 255 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Nehena

According to the 2011 Census, Nehena village had a total population of 1,815 people, including 903 males and 912 females, living in 455 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.06%, with male literacy at 80.56% and female literacy at 65.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 331, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Nehena

Nehena 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 Nehena

Nehena is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Nehena is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Nehena is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nehena

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

Health Facilities in Nehena

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

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