Kaladip - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Kaladip is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Agapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaladip village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaladip is 397189. The village covers a total geographical area of 62 hectares and falls under the 754140 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kaladip

According to the 2011 Census, Kaladip village had a total population of 832 people, including 433 males and 399 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.43%, with male literacy at 92.54% and female literacy at 77.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 333, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaladip

Kaladip 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 Kaladip

Public transport in the Kaladip is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Kaladip is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Kaladip is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaladip

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

Health Facilities in Kaladip

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

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