Kaithatikiri - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Kaithatikiri is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 80 km from Daitari and around 80 km from Kendujhar. Rasol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaithatikiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaithatikiri is 386846. The village covers a total geographical area of 39 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Kaithatikiri

As per Census 2011, Kaithatikiri village has a total population of 164 people, consisting of 81 males and 83 females. The village has 38 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 85 literate and 79 illiterate residents. Additionally, 131 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 33 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1648183
Child Population (0–6 yrs)211011
Scheduled Castes (SC)1316764
Scheduled Tribes (ST)331419
Literate Population855233
Illiterate Population792950

Nearby Villages of Kaithatikiri

Kaithatikiri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RasolWest0.90 km
SiariaSouth-East1.05 km
MahabirapasiNorth1.18 km
KaranjiapalSouth-East1.45 km
KhadikudEast1.65 km
KurumpalEast1.70 km
BrahmanipalSouth-West2.23 km
PanubahaliSouth2.41 km
SainkulaSouth-East2.51 km
KhalapalEast2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kaithatikiri

Kaithatikiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tangiriapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Kaithatikiri is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kaithatikiri is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaithatikiri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kaithatikiri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kaithatikiri

Where is Kaithatikiri located?

Kaithatikiri village is located in Harichandanpur Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kaithatikiri?

The Gram Panchayat of Kaithatikiri is Rasol.

What is the pincode of Kaithatikiri?

The pincode of Kaithatikiri is 758026.

What is the population of Kaithatikiri?

Kaithatikiri has a total population of 164, including 81 males and 83 females.

How many households are there in Kaithatikiri?

There are 38 households in Kaithatikiri.

What is the literacy rate in Kaithatikiri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaithatikiri is 51.83%. Male literacy is 64.20% and female literacy is 39.76%.