Naruda - Nimapada, Puri

Naruda is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Uchhupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naruda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naruda is 409059. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 752105 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Naruda 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 Naruda

According to the 2011 Census, Naruda village had a total population of 594 people, including 312 males and 282 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.92%, with male literacy at 90.11% and female literacy at 77.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Naruda

Naruda 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 Naruda

Naruda 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 20.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Naruda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Naruda is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naruda

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

Health Facilities in Naruda

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

FAQs about Naruda