Natara - Astaranga, Puri
Natara is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Korana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Natara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Natara is 409274. The village covers a total geographical area of 82 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.
Natara 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 Natara
According to the 2011 Census, Natara village had a total population of 196 people, including 99 males and 97 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.55%, with male literacy at 94.32% and female literacy at 76.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 196 | 99 | 97 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 23 | 11 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 79 | 43 | 36 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 148 | 83 | 65 |
| Illiterate Population | 48 | 16 | 32 |
Nearby Villages of Natara
Natara is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Natara
Natara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Natara is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Natara is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Natara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Natara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Natara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Natara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Natara
Where is Natara located?
Natara village is located in Astaranga Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Natara?
The Gram Panchayat of Natara is Korana.
What is the pincode of Natara?
The pincode of Natara is 752109.
What is the population of Natara?
Natara had a total population of 196, including 99 males and 97 females.
How many households are there in Natara?
Natara had 46 households.
What is the literacy rate in Natara?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Natara was 85.55%. Male literacy was 94.32% and female literacy was 76.47%.