Kaira - Pallahara, Angul

Kaira is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Palalahada and around 150 km from Anugul . Nagtra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaira is 403395. The village covers a total geographical area of 224 hectares and falls under the 759119 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kaira 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 Kaira

According to the 2011 Census, Kaira village had a total population of 173 people, including 81 males and 92 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 1,136 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.61%, with male literacy at 41.27% and female literacy at 25.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaira

Kaira 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 Kaira

Kaira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Kaira is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Kaira is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaira

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

Health Facilities in Kaira

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

FAQs about Kaira