Kriadhara - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Kriadhara is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kriadhara is 410474. The village covers a total geographical area of 437 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

For political representation, the village falls under the Bhanjanagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kriadhara

According to the 2011 Census, Kriadhara village had a total population of 139 people, including 72 males and 67 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.20%, with male literacy at 77.61% and female literacy at 55.17%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Kriadhara

Kriadhara 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 Kriadhara

Kriadhara 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 87.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Kriadhara is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kriadhara is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kriadhara

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

Health Facilities in Kriadhara

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

FAQs about Kriadhara