Agapada - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Agapada is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Siopada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agapada is 395640. The village covers a total geographical area of 304 hectares and falls under the 754227 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Agapada

As per Census 2011, Agapada village has a total population of 732 people, consisting of 315 males and 417 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 1,323 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 527 literate and 205 illiterate residents. Additionally, 207 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Agapada

Agapada 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 Agapada

Public transport in the Agapada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Agapada is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Agapada is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agapada

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

Health Facilities in Agapada

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

FAQs about Agapada