Nahanga - Pipili, Puri

Nahanga is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Hatasahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nahanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nahanga is 408771. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 752016 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Nahanga

As per Census 2011, Nahanga village has a total population of 662 people, consisting of 313 males and 349 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 1,115 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 492 literate and 170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 197 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nahanga

Nahanga 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 Nahanga

Nahanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Delang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Nahanga is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Nahanga is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nahanga

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

Health Facilities in Nahanga

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

FAQs about Nahanga