K.Karadakana - Sheragada, Ganjam

K.Karadakana is a village situated in the Sheragada tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 64 km from Badagada and around 71 km from Chatrapur. Karadakana serves as the Gram Panchayat for K.Karadakana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of K.Karadakana is 411187. The village covers a total geographical area of 154 hectares and falls under the 761108 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of K.Karadakana

According to the 2011 Census, K.Karadakana village had a total population of 2,317 people, including 1,114 males and 1,203 females, living in 508 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.87%, with male literacy at 77.65% and female literacy at 60.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 353, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of K.Karadakana

K.Karadakana 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 K.Karadakana

K.Karadakana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to K.Karadakana is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to K.Karadakana is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in K.Karadakana

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

Health Facilities in K.Karadakana

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

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