Kadakna - Kirnapur, Balaghat

Kadakna is a village situated in the Kirnapur tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kirnapur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kadkana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadakna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadakna is 497922. The village covers a total geographical area of 678.86 hectares and falls under the 481115 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Kadakna

As per Census 2011, Kadakna village has a total population of 1,489 people, consisting of 753 males and 736 females. The village has 339 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,102 literate and 387 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 104 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadakna

Kadakna 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 Kadakna

Kadakna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudma, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Kadakna is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadakna

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

Health Facilities in Kadakna

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

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