Hansapada - Nimapada, Puri

Hansapada is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Chanrapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hansapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hansapada is 408926. The village covers a total geographical area of 358 hectares and falls under the 752106 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Hansapada

As per Census 2011, Hansapada village has a total population of 2,804 people, consisting of 1,431 males and 1,373 females. The village has 661 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 268 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,216 literate and 588 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,207 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hansapada

Hansapada 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 Hansapada

Hansapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Hansapada is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Hansapada 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 Hansapada

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

Health Facilities in Hansapada

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

FAQs about Hansapada