Radia - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Radia is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Kansarabadadandua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Radia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Radia is 397028. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Radia

As per Census 2011, Radia village has a total population of 1,030 people, consisting of 529 males and 501 females. The village has 233 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 727 literate and 303 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Radia

Radia 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 Radia

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Radia. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Radia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Radia 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 Radia

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

Health Facilities in Radia

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

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