Kaithada - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Kaithada is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Gurandi and around 22 km from Paralakhemundi. Badagosani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaithada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaithada is 414722. The village covers a total geographical area of 312 hectares and falls under the 761210 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kaithada 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 Kaithada

As per Census 2011, Kaithada village has a total population of 527 people, consisting of 264 males and 263 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 301 literate and 226 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kaithada are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population527264263
Child Population (0–6 yrs)814338
Scheduled Castes (SC)693831
Literate Population301176125
Illiterate Population22688138

Nearby Villages of Kaithada

Kaithada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SwagimahadeipurSouth-East0.99 km
BadagosaniEast1.22 km
GurandiNorth-West1.34 km
BadanilapurSouth-West1.42 km
AdabaNorth2.32 km
UttarselliSouth-West2.60 km
AnkuduWest2.61 km
AdagamNorth-East2.72 km
TatipatiNorth-West2.82 km
JangalpaduWest3.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kaithada

Kaithada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Kaithada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kaithada is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaithada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kaithada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kaithada

Where is Kaithada located?

Kaithada village is located in Paralakhemundi Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kaithada?

The Gram Panchayat of Kaithada is Badagosani.

What is the pincode of Kaithada?

The pincode of Kaithada is 761210.

What is the population of Kaithada?

Kaithada has a total population of 527, including 264 males and 263 females.

How many households are there in Kaithada?

There are 118 households in Kaithada.

What is the literacy rate in Kaithada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaithada is 57.12%. Male literacy is 66.67% and female literacy is 47.53%.