Kidasingi - Mohana, Gajapati

Kidasingi is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Chandragiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kidasingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kidasingi is 413930. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Kidasingi

According to the 2011 Census, Kidasingi village had a total population of 326 people, including 167 males and 159 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.22%, with male literacy at 81.62% and female literacy at 43.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 215.

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

Nearby Villages of Kidasingi

Kidasingi 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 Kidasingi

Kidasingi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Kidasingi is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kidasingi is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kidasingi

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

Health Facilities in Kidasingi

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

FAQs about Kidasingi