Kikia - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Kikia is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kikia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kikia is 422380. The village covers a total geographical area of 533 hectares and falls under the 766011 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kikia

According to the 2011 Census, Kikia village had a total population of 2,119 people, including 1,072 males and 1,047 females, living in 544 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.61%, with male literacy at 78.51% and female literacy at 60.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 399, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 464.

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

Nearby Villages of Kikia

Kikia 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 Kikia

Public transport in the Kikia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Kikia is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kikia is about 30 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 Kikia

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

Health Facilities in Kikia

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

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