Kadakana - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Kadakana is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Bhitarandhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadakana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadakana is 397326. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 754139 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Kadakana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kadakana

As per Census 2011, Kadakana village has a total population of 540 people, consisting of 262 males and 278 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 392 literate and 148 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadakana

Kadakana 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 Kadakana

Kadakana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Kadakana is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Kadakana is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadakana

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

Health Facilities in Kadakana

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

FAQs about Kadakana