Kiakata - Athmallik, Angul

Kiakata is a village situated in the Athmallik tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Kiakata and around 114 km from Anugul . Kiakata village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiakata is 404945. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 759126 pincode. Baudhgarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kiakata

As per Census 2011, Kiakata village has a total population of 651 people, consisting of 333 males and 318 females. The village has 172 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 514 literate and 137 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population651333318
Child Population (0–6 yrs)803842
Scheduled Castes (SC)1457669
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231211
Literate Population514287227
Illiterate Population1374691

Nearby Villages of Kiakata

Kiakata 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)
BankapalNorth-West0.58 km
KadapadaSouth-East0.83 km
NuapadaWest1.36 km
MundapadaSouth-East1.47 km
NuabankapalNorth1.83 km
MangalapurNorth-East1.84 km
BinodpurNorth-East1.90 km
BuraghatSouth-East2.14 km
BeherapadaNorth-East2.36 km
KumbhiaWest2.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kiakata

Kiakata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Baudhgarh to Kiakata is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Kiakata is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kiakata

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kiakata

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kiakata

Where is Kiakata located?

Kiakata village is located in Athmallik Tehsil, Angul district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kiakata?

Kiakata is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kiakata?

The pincode of Kiakata is 759126.

What is the population of Kiakata?

Kiakata has a total population of 651, including 333 males and 318 females.

How many households are there in Kiakata?

There are 172 households in Kiakata.

What is the literacy rate in Kiakata?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kiakata is 78.96%. Male literacy is 86.19% and female literacy is 71.38%.