Kalada - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Kalada is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kerjuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalada is 402456. The village covers a total geographical area of 335 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Kalada

According to the 2011 Census, Kalada village had a total population of 832 people, including 432 males and 400 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 98.19%, with male literacy at 98.64% and female literacy at 97.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 477.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalada

Kalada 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 Kalada

Kalada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Kalada is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kalada is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalada

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

Health Facilities in Kalada

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

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