Kududa - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati
Kududa is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Gurandi and around 14 km from Paralakhemundi. Bagasola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kududa village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kududa is 414702. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 761211 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Kududa 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 Kududa
According to the 2011 Census, Kududa village had a total population of 663 people, including 342 males and 321 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.70%, with male literacy at 79.47% and female literacy at 51.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 663 | 342 | 321 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 77 | 40 | 37 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 73 | 38 | 35 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 385 | 240 | 145 |
| Illiterate Population | 278 | 102 | 176 |
Nearby Villages of Kududa
Kududa is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kududa
Kududa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Kududa.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Kududa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kududa is about 14 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 Kududa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kududa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Kududa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kududa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Kududa
Where is Kududa located?
Kududa village is located in Paralakhemundi Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kududa?
The Gram Panchayat of Kududa is Bagasola.
What is the pincode of Kududa?
The pincode of Kududa is 761211.
What is the population of Kududa?
Kududa had a total population of 663, including 342 males and 321 females.
How many households are there in Kududa?
Kududa had 160 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kududa?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kududa was 65.70%. Male literacy was 79.47% and female literacy was 51.06%.