Adikundi - Kantapada, Cuttack

Adikundi is a village situated in the Kantapada tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Gobindpur and around 35 km from Cuttack. Brahmansailo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Adikundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Adikundi is 400224. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 754010 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Adikundi

As per Census 2011, Adikundi village has a total population of 181 people, consisting of 81 males and 100 females. The village has 39 households and a sex ratio of 1,234 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 105 literate and 76 illiterate residents. Additionally, 147 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population18181100
Child Population (0–6 yrs)201010
Scheduled Castes (SC)1476285
Literate Population1055352
Illiterate Population762848

Nearby Villages of Adikundi

Adikundi 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)
ChhedaSouth-East0.64 km
UdijohalNorth-West0.67 km
BairoiSouth-West1.22 km
ManikundaEast1.24 km
DhanamandalaNorth1.65 km
GuptamanikaSouth1.97 km
BadakhalaganNorth-West2.11 km
OlatpurSouth-West2.18 km
UradhaSouth-East2.25 km
SisuaWest2.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Adikundi

Adikundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badakhandita, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Adikundi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Adikundi is about 35 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 Adikundi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Adikundi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Adikundi

Where is Adikundi located?

Adikundi village is located in Kantapada Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Adikundi?

The Gram Panchayat of Adikundi is Brahmansailo.

What is the pincode of Adikundi?

The pincode of Adikundi is 754010.

What is the population of Adikundi?

Adikundi has a total population of 181, including 81 males and 100 females.

How many households are there in Adikundi?

There are 39 households in Adikundi.

What is the literacy rate in Adikundi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Adikundi is 58.01%. Male literacy is 65.43% and female literacy is 52.00%.