Kakaiya - Bichhiya, Mandla

Kakaiya is a village situated in the Bichhiya tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bichhiya and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Kakaia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakaiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakaiya is 493242. The village covers a total geographical area of 645.61 hectares and falls under the 481771 pincode. Bamhani is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kakaiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kakaiya

As per Census 2011, Kakaiya village has a total population of 3,518 people, consisting of 1,708 males and 1,810 females. The village has 827 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 480 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,074 literate and 1,444 illiterate residents. Additionally, 139 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 466 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,5181,7081,810
Child Population (0–6 yrs)480221259
Scheduled Castes (SC)1396772
Scheduled Tribes (ST)466220246
Literate Population2,0741,183891
Illiterate Population1,444525919

Nearby Villages of Kakaiya

Kakaiya 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)
BijegaonSouth2.28 km
BokarNorth-East2.49 km
AmadongriSouth-West2.82 km
MangaSouth-West2.96 km
GangoraNorth3.19 km
GhatiyaWest3.45 km
LafraNorth-West3.72 km
RewthaNorth-East3.98 km
KariyagaonNorth4.42 km
Chutti PondiEast4.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kakaiya

Kakaiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Limarua, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Bamhani to Kakaiya is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Kakaiya is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakaiya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kakaiya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kakaiya

Where is Kakaiya located?

Kakaiya village is located in Bichhiya Tehsil, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kakaiya?

The Gram Panchayat of Kakaiya is Kakaia.

What is the pincode of Kakaiya?

The pincode of Kakaiya is 481771.

What is the population of Kakaiya?

Kakaiya has a total population of 3,518, including 1,708 males and 1,810 females.

How many households are there in Kakaiya?

There are 827 households in Kakaiya.

What is the literacy rate in Kakaiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kakaiya is 58.95%. Male literacy is 69.26% and female literacy is 49.23%.