Kajalpur - Kantapada, Cuttack

Kajalpur is a village situated in the Kantapada tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Gobindpur and around 20 km from Cuttack. Govindpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kajalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kajalpur is 400171. The village covers a total geographical area of 40 hectares and falls under the 754003 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Kajalpur 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 Kajalpur

As per Census 2011, Kajalpur village has a total population of 363 people, consisting of 175 males and 188 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 1,074 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 241 literate and 122 illiterate residents. Additionally, 281 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kajalpur

Kajalpur 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 Kajalpur

Kajalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kandarpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Kajalpur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Kajalpur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kajalpur

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

Health Facilities in Kajalpur

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

FAQs about Kajalpur