Kinada - Rayagada, Gajapati

Kinada is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Garabandha and around 45 km from Paralakhemundi. Laxmipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kinada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kinada is 414849. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kinada 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 Kinada

As per Census 2011, Kinada village has a total population of 304 people, consisting of 142 males and 162 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 1,140 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 108 literate and 196 illiterate residents. Additionally, 304 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kinada

Kinada 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 Kinada

Kinada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Summadevi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kinada is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kinada is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kinada

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

Health Facilities in Kinada

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

FAQs about Kinada