Kakarabadi - Raikia, Kandhamal

Kakarabadi is a village situated in the Raikia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raikia and around 136 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Ranaba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakarabadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakarabadi is 417662. The village covers a total geographical area of 177 hectares and falls under the 762101 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kakarabadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kakarabadi village had a total population of 145 people, including 68 males and 77 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 1,132 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.23%, with male literacy at 80.70% and female literacy at 72.31%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakarabadi

Kakarabadi 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 Kakarabadi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kakarabadi. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Kakarabadi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Kakarabadi is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakarabadi

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

Health Facilities in Kakarabadi

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

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