Nuasantha - Nimapada, Puri

Nuasantha is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Nuasantrha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuasantha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuasantha is 409074. The village covers a total geographical area of 182 hectares and falls under the 752105 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Nuasantha 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 Nuasantha

According to the 2011 Census, Nuasantha village had a total population of 1,071 people, including 519 males and 552 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.61%, with male literacy at 91.45% and female literacy at 76.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 342, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuasantha

Nuasantha 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 Nuasantha

Nuasantha 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 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Nuasantha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Nuasantha is about 37 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 Nuasantha

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

Health Facilities in Nuasantha

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

FAQs about Nuasantha