Kathapangara - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Kathapangara 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 . Dera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathapangara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathapangara is 395973. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kathapangara 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 Kathapangara

According to the 2011 Census, Kathapangara village had a total population of 500 people, including 266 males and 234 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.67%, with male literacy at 96.90% and female literacy at 77.45%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathapangara

Kathapangara 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 Kathapangara

Kathapangara 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 86.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Kathapangara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Kathapangara 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 Kathapangara

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

Health Facilities in Kathapangara

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

FAQs about Kathapangara