Kadalihanda - Basta, Balasore

Kadalihanda is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Basta and around 31 km from Baleshwar. Kudia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadalihanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadalihanda is 392489. The village covers a total geographical area of 23 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kadalihanda

As per Census 2011, Kadalihanda village has a total population of 614 people, consisting of 314 males and 300 females. The village has 146 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 428 literate and 186 illiterate residents. Additionally, 190 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadalihanda

Kadalihanda 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 Kadalihanda

Public transport in the Kadalihanda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is N Mayurbhanj Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Kadalihanda is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kadalihanda is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadalihanda

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

Health Facilities in Kadalihanda

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

FAQs about Kadalihanda