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

According to the 2011 Census, Kadakana village had a total population of 540 people, including 262 males and 278 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.70%, with male literacy at 91.95% and female literacy at 73.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11.

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

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:

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