Namaro - Astaranga, Puri

Namaro is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Kendrapati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Namaro village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Namaro is 409235. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Namaro

According to the 2011 Census, Namaro village had a total population of 1,064 people, including 551 males and 513 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.07%, with male literacy at 90.45% and female literacy at 77.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167.

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

Nearby Villages of Namaro

Namaro 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 Namaro

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Namaro. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Namaro is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Namaro is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Namaro

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

Health Facilities in Namaro

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

FAQs about Namaro