Kedareswar - Mahanga, Cuttack

Kedareswar is a village situated in the Mahanga tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahanga and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Palisahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kedareswar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kedareswar is 399571. The village covers a total geographical area of 14 hectares and falls under the 754221 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Kedareswar

As per Census 2011, Kedareswar village has a total population of 94 people, consisting of 42 males and 52 females. The village has 17 households and a sex ratio of 1,238 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 71 literate and 23 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population944252
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1376
Literate Population713239
Illiterate Population231013

Nearby Villages of Kedareswar

Kedareswar 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)
DharosyamsundarpurWest0.61 km
PallisahiEast0.91 km
AdhangaSouth-East0.95 km
JasuapurNorth-East1.53 km
BhanrajNorth1.82 km
KhandolWest1.87 km
ChahapadaNorth-West1.93 km
KusundaspurNorth1.93 km
BhaunriaSouth-East1.99 km
SutarpadaEast2.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kedareswar

Kedareswar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sri Jhadeshwar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Kedareswar is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kedareswar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kedareswar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kedareswar

Where is Kedareswar located?

Kedareswar village is located in Mahanga Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kedareswar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kedareswar is Palisahi.

What is the pincode of Kedareswar?

The pincode of Kedareswar is 754221.

What is the population of Kedareswar?

Kedareswar has a total population of 94, including 42 males and 52 females.

How many households are there in Kedareswar?

There are 17 households in Kedareswar.

What is the literacy rate in Kedareswar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kedareswar is 75.53%. Male literacy is 76.19% and female literacy is 75.00%.