Nanapur - Astaranga, Puri

Nanapur is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Jhadling serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nanapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nanapur is 409249. The village covers a total geographical area of 432 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Nanapur 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 Nanapur

As per Census 2011, Nanapur village has a total population of 1,092 people, consisting of 558 males and 534 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 805 literate and 287 illiterate residents. Additionally, 234 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nanapur

Nanapur 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 Nanapur

Nanapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Nanapur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Nanapur is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nanapur

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

Health Facilities in Nanapur

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

FAQs about Nanapur