Nandapada - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Nandapada is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Kamarposh Balang and around 164 km from Sundargarh. Sankhaposh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandapada is 384737. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

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

Population of Nandapada

As per Census 2011, Nandapada village has a total population of 479 people, consisting of 241 males and 238 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 301 literate and 178 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 246 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandapada

Nandapada 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 Nandapada

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Nandapada. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Nandapada is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Nandapada is about 164 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandapada

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

Health Facilities in Nandapada

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

FAQs about Nandapada