Kasiapada - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Kasiapada is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Nadiali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasiapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasiapada is 403367. The village covers a total geographical area of 40 hectares and falls under the 759027 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kasiapada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kasiapada

As per Census 2011, Kasiapada village has a total population of 183 people, consisting of 104 males and 79 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 759 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 143 literate and 40 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population18310479
Child Population (0–6 yrs)312110
Scheduled Castes (SC)281711
Scheduled Tribes (ST)421923
Literate Population1438261
Illiterate Population402218

Nearby Villages of Kasiapada

Kasiapada 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)
NadialiWest2.09 km
SaradahikhorNorth2.34 km
GundichapurSouth2.50 km
RegedaSouth-West2.56 km
DallakaSouth-West2.57 km
RadharamanpurEast2.64 km
BaladiabandhaNorth-West2.75 km
PaikadahikhorNorth-West2.98 km
TarasinghaSouth3.16 km
MathurapurEast3.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kasiapada

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kasiapada. The nearest railway station is Joranda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Kasiapada is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kasiapada is about 17 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 Kasiapada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kasiapada

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kasiapada 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Kasiapada

Where is Kasiapada located?

Kasiapada village is located in Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kasiapada?

The Gram Panchayat of Kasiapada is Nadiali.

What is the pincode of Kasiapada?

The pincode of Kasiapada is 759027.

What is the population of Kasiapada?

Kasiapada has a total population of 183, including 104 males and 79 females.

How many households are there in Kasiapada?

There are 59 households in Kasiapada.

What is the literacy rate in Kasiapada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kasiapada is 78.14%. Male literacy is 78.85% and female literacy is 77.22%.