Kaduani - Nilagiri, Balasore

Kaduani is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Berhampur and around 38 km from Baleshwar. Chatrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaduani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaduani is 393298. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 756058 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kaduani

According to the 2011 Census, Kaduani village had a total population of 1,146 people, including 600 males and 546 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.11%, with male literacy at 80.56% and female literacy at 63.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 247, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 484.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaduani

Kaduani 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 Kaduani

Kaduani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khantapara, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Kaduani is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kaduani is about 38 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 Kaduani

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

Health Facilities in Kaduani

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

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