Nachuni
Nachuni
ନାଚୁଣୀ | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Nachuni Location in Odisha, India | |
| Coordinates: 19°50′19″N 85°19′22″E / 19.8386°N 85.3228°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Khordha |
| Block | Banapur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati raj |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 752034 |
| STD code | 06756 |
| Vehicle registration | OD-02 |
Nachuni is a village and a commercial centre located in the Khordha district of the Indian state of Odisha. It is situated along National Highway 16, which connects Chennai and Kolkata.[1]
Geography
[edit]Nachuni is located at 19°50′19″N 85°19′22″E / 19.8386°N 85.3228°E in the coastal plains of Odisha. It sits approximately 95 kilometres southwest of the state capital, Bhubaneswar, and lies close to the border of the Ganjam district. The geography is characterized by its proximity to Chilika Lake, the largest coastal lagoon in India, which influences the local climate and economy. The soil is primarily alluvial, suitable for paddy cultivation.
Demographics
[edit]According to the 2011 Census of India, Nachuni has a population structure typical of the coastal Odisha region. The literacy rate in the village is generally higher than the national average, supported by local educational institutions.[2] The primary language spoken is Odia.
Education
[edit]The village hosts several educational institutions catering to the secondary and higher secondary levels:
- Nachuni Mahavidyalaya: A degree college established to provide higher education to students from the Banapur and Chilika areas.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Nachuni Village Population - Banapur - Khordha, Odisha". Census 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ↑ "District Census Handbook Khordha" (PDF). Directorate of Census Operations, Odisha. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ↑ "List of Colleges in Khordha District". Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha. Retrieved 19 January 2026.