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

According to the 2011 Census, Nahanga village had a total population of 662 people, including 313 males and 349 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,115 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.25%, with male literacy at 93.95% and female literacy at 75.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 197.

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

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