Kadala - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Kadala is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Balimi and around 53 km from Dhenkanal. Kadala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadala is 403006. The village covers a total geographical area of 261 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Kadala

As per Census 2011, Kadala village has a total population of 2,129 people, consisting of 1,094 males and 1,035 females. The village has 480 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 223 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,368 literate and 761 illiterate residents. Additionally, 535 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1291,0941,035
Child Population (0–6 yrs)223116107
Scheduled Castes (SC)535271264
Literate Population1,368804564
Illiterate Population761290471

Nearby Villages of Kadala

Kadala 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)
BadamundaWest1.16 km
TarkabedaEast1.41 km
KantimiliSouth-West1.71 km
BeruanpalNorth2.03 km
BenipatharaNorth-West2.07 km
ChandrasekharpurNorth-West2.41 km
KaliakoliWest2.48 km
SanamundaSouth-West2.70 km
KankaluNorth-West2.87 km
MahatalaNorth3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kadala

Public transport in the Kadala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Kadala is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kadala is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kadala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kadala

Where is Kadala located?

Kadala village is located in Hindol Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kadala?

Kadala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kadala?

The pincode of Kadala is 759020.

What is the population of Kadala?

Kadala has a total population of 2,129, including 1,094 males and 1,035 females.

How many households are there in Kadala?

There are 480 households in Kadala.

What is the literacy rate in Kadala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kadala is 64.26%. Male literacy is 73.49% and female literacy is 54.49%.