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

As per Census 2011, Kaira village has a total population of 173 people, consisting of 81 males and 92 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 1,135 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 45 literate and 128 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1738192
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351817
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1738192
Literate Population452619
Illiterate Population1285573

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RadaNorth-West2.54 km
SibidaEast2.57 km
SandharNorth-East3.09 km
BaradihaNorth-West3.55 km
TanugolaWest4.18 km
JallahaSouth-East4.68 km
SaleiNorth5.05 km
BalibahalEast5.36 km
NuasahiNorth-East5.65 km
GaneswarpurSouth5.97 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Kaira

Where is Kaira located?

Kaira village is located in Pallahara Tehsil, Angul district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kaira?

The Gram Panchayat of Kaira is Nagtra.

What is the pincode of Kaira?

The pincode of Kaira is 759119.

What is the population of Kaira?

Kaira has a total population of 173, including 81 males and 92 females.

How many households are there in Kaira?

There are 32 households in Kaira.

What is the literacy rate in Kaira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaira is 26.01%. Male literacy is 32.10% and female literacy is 20.65%.