Kakadi - Bade Bacheli, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Kakadi is a village situated in the Bade Bacheli tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 55 km from Kuwakonda and around 80 km from Dantewada. Nahadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakadi is 450268. The village covers a total geographical area of 2348.12 hectares and falls under the 494556 pincode. Kirandul is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Kakadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kakadi village had a total population of 813 people, including 371 males and 442 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,191 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 21.42%, with male literacy at 28.62% and female literacy at 15.28%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 799.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kakadi

Kakadi 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 Kakadi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kakadi. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kirandul to Kakadi is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Kakadi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakadi

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

Health Facilities in Kakadi

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

FAQs about Kakadi