Kurangapada - Niali, Cuttack
Kurangapada is a village situated in the Niali tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niali and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Sadhansa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurangapada village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurangapada is 400364. The village covers a total geographical area of 34 hectares and falls under the 754001 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.
Kurangapada 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.
Nearby Villages of Kurangapada
Kurangapada 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Karanga | South-East | 0.94 km |
| Korkor | North | 1.02 km |
| Kapasi | North | 2.24 km |
| Nuapitapada | South-West | 2.30 km |
| Patelibanpur | North-East | 2.38 km |
| Nuasatanga | South | 2.59 km |
| Kantisala | North-East | 2.60 km |
| Saransa | North | 2.62 km |
| Tampada | North-West | 2.81 km |
| Angeswar | South-West | 2.98 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kurangapada
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kurangapada. The nearest railway station is Gorakhnath, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Kurangapada 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 Kurangapada
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kurangapada village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kurangapada
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kurangapada village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kurangapada
Where is Kurangapada located?
Kurangapada village is located in Niali Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kurangapada?
The Gram Panchayat of Kurangapada is Sadhansa.
What is the pincode of Kurangapada?
The pincode of Kurangapada is 754001.