Kudei - Soro, Balasore

Kudei is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Soro and around 42 km from Baleshwar. Nischintapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kudei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudei is 393742. The village covers a total geographical area of 366 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kudei

According to the 2011 Census, Kudei village had a total population of 2,395 people, including 1,216 males and 1,179 females, living in 576 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.92%, with male literacy at 88.06% and female literacy at 75.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 497, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Kudei

Kudei 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 Kudei

Public transport in the Kudei is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Kudei is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kudei is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kudei

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

Health Facilities in Kudei

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

FAQs about Kudei