Kasturikana - Chandbali, Bhadrak

Kasturikana is a village situated in the Chandbali tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Chandabali and around 64 km from Bhadrak. Orasahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasturikana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasturikana is 395413. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 756133 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Kasturikana

According to the 2011 Census, Kasturikana village had a total population of 472 people, including 234 males and 238 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.79%, with male literacy at 97.16% and female literacy at 94.47%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasturikana

Kasturikana 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 Kasturikana

Kasturikana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Kasturikana is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Kasturikana is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasturikana

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

Health Facilities in Kasturikana

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

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