Kaitha - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Kaitha is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Hatina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaitha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaitha is 395984. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kaitha 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 Kaitha

According to the 2011 Census, Kaitha village had a total population of 971 people, including 499 males and 472 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.00%, with male literacy at 92.76% and female literacy at 85.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 372.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaitha

Kaitha 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 Kaitha

Kaitha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Kaitha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Kaitha is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaitha

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

Health Facilities in Kaitha

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

FAQs about Kaitha