Hikapali - Naktideul, Sambalpur

Hikapali is a village situated in the Naktideul tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Kisinda and around 113 km from Sambalpur. Sarapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hikapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hikapali is 382049. The village covers a total geographical area of 397 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Hikapali

As per Census 2011, Hikapali village has a total population of 272 people, consisting of 134 males and 138 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 172 literate and 100 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 50 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hikapali

Hikapali 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 Hikapali

Public transport in the Hikapali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Hikapali is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Hikapali is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hikapali

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

Health Facilities in Hikapali

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

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