Kuduma - Surada, Ganjam

Kuduma is a village situated in the Surada tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 75 km from Badagada and around 147 km from Chatrapur. Gouda Gotha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuduma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuduma is 411080. The village covers a total geographical area of 77 hectares and falls under the 761108 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 104 km away.

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

Population of Kuduma

As per Census 2011, Kuduma village has a total population of 112 people, consisting of 58 males and 54 females. The village has 27 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 25 literate and 87 illiterate residents. Additionally, 112 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuduma

Kuduma 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 Kuduma

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kuduma. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Kuduma is about 104 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kuduma is about 147 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuduma

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

Health Facilities in Kuduma

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

FAQs about Kuduma