Katarapada - Kaniha, Angul

Katarapada is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Samal Barrage and around 45 km from Anugul . Kuilei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katarapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katarapada is 403890. The village covers a total geographical area of 316 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Katarapada

According to the 2011 Census, Katarapada village had a total population of 1,084 people, including 554 males and 530 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.18%, with male literacy at 89.90% and female literacy at 68.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 335, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Katarapada

Katarapada 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 Katarapada

Katarapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Katarapada is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Katarapada is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katarapada

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

Health Facilities in Katarapada

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

FAQs about Katarapada