Kadua - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Kadua is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kadua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadua is 402391. The village covers a total geographical area of 194 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kadua

According to the 2011 Census, Kadua village had a total population of 1,434 people, including 763 males and 671 females, living in 317 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.77%, with male literacy at 88.79% and female literacy at 73.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 315, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadua

Kadua 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 Kadua

Kadua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nirakarpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Kadua is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kadua is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadua

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

Health Facilities in Kadua

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

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