Living in Hīrākud
Hīrākud is a large place in Odisha, India, home to 30,207 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 13%, #418 of 3,335), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 14%, #488 of 3,608), people who want to live by the sea (top 21%, #178 of 884).
Residents30,207
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport246 km (Biju Patnaik International)
Nearest city of 100k+12 km
Within 30 km266,300 people
Lake shore1 km (Lake Hirakud Dam)
Terrain around itabout 170 m, height range 30 m
Nearest large lakeHinakud Dam, on the shore
Nearest major riverMahäna Nadï, 1.0 km
Main railway line5.7 km
Distance to New Delhi1,034 km
Within 10 km76,905 people
Greater areaGreater Sambalpur, 12 km out
Winter daylight10 h 49 min, sunset 12:47
See Hīrākud on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Hīrākud
- It lies on Hinakud Dam.
- It is part of Greater Sambalpur, 12 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 49 min and sets around 12:47; in late June it sets around 15:10.
How Hīrākud ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Odisha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #828 of 3,335 | #18 of 73 | Map |
| Low-income household | 60 | #1,529 of 3,608 | #17 of 99 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #879 of 3,335 | #16 of 73 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #754 of 3,335 | #16 of 73 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 76 | #418 of 3,335 | #5 of 73 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #1,671 of 3,335 | #16 of 73 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #2,240 of 3,608 | #38 of 99 | Map |
| Single professional | 38 | #1,602 of 2,738 | #21 of 45 | Map |
| Young professional | 41 | #1,546 of 2,471 | #20 of 39 | Map |
| DINKS | 39 | #1,585 of 2,212 | #19 of 33 | Map |
| Remote worker | 65 | #2,134 of 3,608 | #27 of 99 | Map |
| Commuter | 62 | #1,364 of 2,549 | #18 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | 42 | #1,365 of 2,006 | #18 of 29 | Map |
| Student | 49 | #390 of 946 | #5 of 16 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 63 | #1,503 of 3,335 | #19 of 73 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 52 | #1,941 of 3,608 | #27 of 99 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 27 | #1,492 of 2,212 | #19 of 33 | Map |
| Expat professional | 37 | #2,112 of 3,608 | #24 of 99 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 47 | #2,095 of 3,335 | #35 of 73 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 57 | #1,978 of 3,608 | #67 of 99 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 11 | #1,867 of 3,608 | #23 of 99 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 42 | #488 of 3,608 | #7 of 99 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #1,999 of 3,608 | #66 of 99 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 47 | #1,842 of 3,608 | #30 of 99 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 41 | #1,853 of 3,608 | #23 of 99 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #3,297 of 3,608 | #89 of 99 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #178 of 884 | #4 of 35 | Map |
| Business owner | 49 | #2,009 of 3,608 | #27 of 99 | Map |
| Digital native | 34 | #1,613 of 2,738 | #19 of 45 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Burla 2 km
- Sambalpur 13 km
- Brajarajnagar 33 km
- Belpahar 33 km
- Bargarh 34 km
- Jharsuguda 39 km
- Barpāli 48 km
- Kuchinda 55 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.