Nalihana - Pipili, Puri

Nalihana is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Rathapurusottampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nalihana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalihana is 408840. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 752105 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Nalihana 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 Nalihana

According to the 2011 Census, Nalihana village had a total population of 553 people, including 272 males and 281 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.33%, with male literacy at 91.41% and female literacy at 79.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Nalihana

Nalihana 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 Nalihana

Nalihana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. 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 Puri to Nalihana is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Nalihana is about 30 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 Nalihana

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

Health Facilities in Nalihana

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

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