Niktimal(D) - Kochinda, Sambalpur

Niktimal(D) is a village situated in the Kochinda tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kochinda and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Telitileimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Niktimal(D) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niktimal(D) is 381581. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 768228 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Niktimal(D)

According to the 2011 Census, Niktimal(D) village had a total population of 242 people, including 126 males and 116 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.84%, with male literacy at 79.41% and female literacy at 55.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 226.

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

Nearby Villages of Niktimal(D)

Niktimal(D) 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 Niktimal(D)

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Niktimal(D). The nearest railway station is Bagdihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Niktimal(D) is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Niktimal(D) is about 105 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 Niktimal(D)

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

Health Facilities in Niktimal(D)

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

FAQs about Niktimal(D)