Kaithagaria - Khaira, Balasore

Kaithagaria is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Khaira and around 60 km from Baleshwar. Kaithagadia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaithagaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaithagaria is 393410. The village covers a total geographical area of 502 hectares and falls under the 756059 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Kaithagaria

As per Census 2011, Kaithagaria village has a total population of 2,417 people, consisting of 1,199 males and 1,218 females. The village has 551 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 353 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,498 literate and 919 illiterate residents. Additionally, 599 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 746 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4171,1991,218
Child Population (0–6 yrs)353182171
Scheduled Castes (SC)599289310
Scheduled Tribes (ST)746373373
Literate Population1,498836662
Illiterate Population919363556

Nearby Villages of Kaithagaria

Kaithagaria 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)
MundahataSouth1.80 km
GuapalSouth-West2.10 km
SapagadiaSouth2.19 km
GaguaSouth-West2.91 km
Sunsarpur(sundarpur)South-East2.94 km
JhinkiriaSouth-East2.96 km
SarataSouth-West3.01 km
BenagadiaNorth-East3.08 km
GadapokhariSouth3.42 km
ChakabasantapurSouth-East3.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kaithagaria

Kaithagaria is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Kaithagaria is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kaithagaria is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaithagaria

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kaithagaria

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kaithagaria

Where is Kaithagaria located?

Kaithagaria village is located in Khaira Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kaithagaria?

The Gram Panchayat of Kaithagaria is Kaithagadia.

What is the pincode of Kaithagaria?

The pincode of Kaithagaria is 756059.

What is the population of Kaithagaria?

Kaithagaria has a total population of 2,417, including 1,199 males and 1,218 females.

How many households are there in Kaithagaria?

There are 551 households in Kaithagaria.

What is the literacy rate in Kaithagaria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaithagaria is 61.98%. Male literacy is 69.72% and female literacy is 54.35%.