Kaithapadar - Rayagada, Gajapati

Kaithapadar is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Sanatundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaithapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaithapadar is 414803. The village covers a total geographical area of 309 hectares and falls under the 761213 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kaithapadar 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 Kaithapadar

According to the 2011 Census, Kaithapadar village had a total population of 279 people, including 129 males and 150 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,163 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.66%, with male literacy at 67.24% and female literacy at 41.54%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 256.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaithapadar

Kaithapadar 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 Kaithapadar

Kaithapadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kaithapadar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kaithapadar is about 30 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 Kaithapadar

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

Health Facilities in Kaithapadar

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

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