Kidigam - Kasinagar, Gajapati

Kidigam is a village situated in the Kasinagar tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Kashinagara and around 26 km from Paralakhemundi. Kidigam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kidigam is 414546. The village covers a total geographical area of 696 hectares and falls under the 761206 pincode. Kashinagara is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kidigam

According to the 2011 Census, Kidigam village had a total population of 1,308 people, including 672 males and 636 females, living in 319 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.39%, with male literacy at 67.00% and female literacy at 49.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 394, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Kidigam

Kidigam 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 Kidigam

Kidigam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kashinagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashinagara to Kidigam is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kidigam is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kidigam

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

Health Facilities in Kidigam

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

FAQs about Kidigam