Kujipur - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Kujipur is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Jayanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kujipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kujipur is 395730. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kujipur 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 Kujipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kujipur village had a total population of 571 people, including 293 males and 278 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.56%, with male literacy at 96.48% and female literacy at 82.23%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kujipur

Kujipur 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 Kujipur

Kujipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Kujipur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Kujipur is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kujipur

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

Health Facilities in Kujipur

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

FAQs about Kujipur