Kakada - Karanja, Wardha

Kakada is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Kakda serves as the Village Panchayat for Kakada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakada is 533570. The village covers a total geographical area of 393.86 hectares and falls under the 442203 pincode. Arvi is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Kakada

According to the 2011 Census, Kakada village had a total population of 1,296 people, including 678 males and 618 females, living in 341 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.60%, with male literacy at 89.81% and female literacy at 78.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakada

Kakada 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 Kakada

Kakada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Katol, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arvi to Kakada is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Kakada 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 Kakada

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

Health Facilities in Kakada

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

FAQs about Kakada