Kathajanipadar - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Kathajanipadar is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Narala and around 28 km from Bhawanipatna. Kadamguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathajanipadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathajanipadar is 422849. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kathajanipadar

According to the 2011 Census, Kathajanipadar village had a total population of 244 people, including 130 males and 114 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.22%, with male literacy at 71.84% and female literacy at 37.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathajanipadar

Kathajanipadar 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 Kathajanipadar

Kathajanipadar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lanjigarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kathajanipadar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kathajanipadar is about 28 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 Kathajanipadar

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

Health Facilities in Kathajanipadar

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

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