Kadapada - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Kadapada is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Alladi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadapada is 410524. The village covers a total geographical area of 481 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kadapada

As per Census 2011, Kadapada village has a total population of 1,434 people, consisting of 719 males and 715 females. The village has 324 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,053 literate and 381 illiterate residents. Additionally, 587 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadapada

Kadapada 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 Kadapada

Kadapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Kadapada is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kadapada is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadapada

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

Health Facilities in Kadapada

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

FAQs about Kadapada