Neelabhadra - Kolnara, Rayagada

Neelabhadra is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Rayagada and around 28 km from Rayagada . Kartikaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Neelabhadra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neelabhadra is 426221. The village covers a total geographical area of 283 hectares and falls under the 765018 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Neelabhadra

According to the 2011 Census, Neelabhadra village had a total population of 501 people, including 225 males and 276 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,227 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.07%, with male literacy at 50.79% and female literacy at 24.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 445.

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

Nearby Villages of Neelabhadra

Neelabhadra 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 Neelabhadra

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Neelabhadra. The nearest railway station is Therubali, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Neelabhadra is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Neelabhadra is about 28 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 Neelabhadra

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

Health Facilities in Neelabhadra

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

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