Kudia - Basta, Balasore

Kudia is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Basta and around 30 km from Baleshwar. Kudia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudia is 392462. The village covers a total geographical area of 47 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kudia 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 Kudia

According to the 2011 Census, Kudia village had a total population of 1,607 people, including 845 males and 762 females, living in 373 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.25%, with male literacy at 83.00% and female literacy at 68.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 461, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Kudia

Kudia 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 Kudia

Kudia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basta, 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 Kudia is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kudia is about 30 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 Kudia

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

Health Facilities in Kudia

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

FAQs about Kudia