Kakudia - Khaira, Balasore

Kakudia is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Khaira and around 56 km from Baleshwar. Sarugan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakudia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakudia is 393483. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 756126 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kakudia 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 Kakudia

According to the 2011 Census, Kakudia village had a total population of 436 people, including 200 males and 236 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,180 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.55%, with male literacy at 83.72% and female literacy at 72.51%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakudia

Kakudia 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 Kakudia

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kakudia. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Kakudia is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kakudia is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakudia

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

Health Facilities in Kakudia

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

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