Nischintipur - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Nischintipur is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 170 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kurda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nischintipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nischintipur is 384896. The village covers a total geographical area of 341 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 73 km away.

Nischintipur 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 Nischintipur

As per Census 2011, Nischintipur village has a total population of 1,001 people, consisting of 494 males and 507 females. The village has 258 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 435 literate and 566 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 689 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,001494507
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1708387
Scheduled Castes (SC)25916
Scheduled Tribes (ST)689341348
Literate Population435242193
Illiterate Population566252314

Nearby Villages of Nischintipur

Nischintipur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhendraposhSouth1.25 km
RamarudaSouth-East1.55 km
UlsureiNorth-West1.55 km
SankundeikelaNorth-East1.65 km
KudeikelaNorth1.89 km
KododihiSouth2.16 km
TankajodaSouth-West2.22 km
HatibahalEast2.25 km
JogibandhNorth-West2.26 km
BileipadaNorth2.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nischintipur

Public transport in the Nischintipur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Nischintipur is about 73 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Nischintipur is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nischintipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Nischintipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nischintipur

Where is Nischintipur located?

Nischintipur village is located in Lahunipara Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nischintipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Nischintipur is Kurda.

What is the pincode of Nischintipur?

The pincode of Nischintipur is 770040.

What is the population of Nischintipur?

Nischintipur has a total population of 1,001, including 494 males and 507 females.

How many households are there in Nischintipur?

There are 258 households in Nischintipur.

What is the literacy rate in Nischintipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nischintipur is 43.46%. Male literacy is 48.99% and female literacy is 38.07%.