Nikesh - Kashipur, Rayagada

Nikesh is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Adajore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nikesh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nikesh is 425756. The village covers a total geographical area of 14 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

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

Population of Nikesh

As per Census 2011, Nikesh village has a total population of 36 people, consisting of 21 males and 15 females. The village has 8 households and a sex ratio of 714 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5 literate and 31 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Nikesh

Nikesh 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 Nikesh

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Nikesh. The nearest railway station is Leliguma, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Nikesh is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Nikesh is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nikesh

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

Health Facilities in Nikesh

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

FAQs about Nikesh