Kalikuda Village - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Kalikuda is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Badabalikani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalikuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalikuda is 397182. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 754140 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Kalikuda 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 Kalikuda

As per Census 2011, Kalikuda village has a total population of 131 people, consisting of 70 males and 61 females. The village has 29 households and a sex ratio of 871 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 91 literate and 40 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalikuda

Kalikuda 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 Kalikuda

Kalikuda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Kalikuda is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalikuda

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

Health Facilities in Kalikuda

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

FAQs about Kalikuda