Kathiapada - Pattamundai, Kendrapara

Kathiapada is a village situated in the Pattamundai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattamundai and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Badapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathiapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathiapada is 396330. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 754245 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kathiapada

As per Census 2011, Kathiapada village has a total population of 1,506 people, consisting of 693 males and 813 females. The village has 385 households and a sex ratio of 1,173 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,203 literate and 303 illiterate residents. Additionally, 180 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathiapada

Kathiapada 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 Kathiapada

Kathiapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Kathiapada is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Kathiapada 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 Kathiapada

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

Health Facilities in Kathiapada

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

FAQs about Kathiapada