Katarapada - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Katarapada is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kankadasoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katarapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katarapada is 402283. The village covers a total geographical area of 77 hectares and falls under the 759120 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Katarapada 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 Katarapada

According to the 2011 Census, Katarapada village had a total population of 830 people, including 415 males and 415 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.14%, with male literacy at 88.25% and female literacy at 66.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289.

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

Nearby Villages of Katarapada

Katarapada 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 Katarapada

Public transport in the Katarapada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Burhapanka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Katarapada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Katarapada is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katarapada

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

Health Facilities in Katarapada

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

FAQs about Katarapada