Kiada - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Kiada is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Ambiki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiada is 397394. The village covers a total geographical area of 466 hectares and falls under the 754139 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Kiada 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 Kiada

According to the 2011 Census, Kiada village had a total population of 1,278 people, including 630 males and 648 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.31%, with male literacy at 96.75% and female literacy at 95.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158.

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

Nearby Villages of Kiada

Kiada 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 Kiada

Kiada 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 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Kiada is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Kiada is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kiada

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

Health Facilities in Kiada

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

FAQs about Kiada