Waujang - Kantapada, Cuttack

Waujang is a village situated in the Kantapada tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Gobindpur and around 63 km from Cuttack. Badapatsundarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Waujang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waujang is 400198. The village covers a total geographical area of 78 hectares and falls under the 754018 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Waujang 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 Waujang

According to the 2011 Census, Waujang village had a total population of 277 people, including 133 males and 144 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.19%, with male literacy at 92.24% and female literacy at 82.54%.

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

Nearby Villages of Waujang

Waujang 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 Waujang

Waujang 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 14.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Waujang is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Waujang is about 63 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 Waujang

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

Health Facilities in Waujang

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

FAQs about Waujang