Kaithapalla - Chilika, Khordha

Kaithapalla is a village situated in the Chilika tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Tangi and around 61 km from Khordha . Biribadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaithapalla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaithapalla is 408135. The village covers a total geographical area of 315 hectares and falls under the 752023 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kaithapalla

According to the 2011 Census, Kaithapalla village had a total population of 2,174 people, including 1,071 males and 1,103 females, living in 458 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.48%, with male literacy at 87.45% and female literacy at 71.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaithapalla

Kaithapalla 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 Kaithapalla

Kaithapalla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kuhuri, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Kaithapalla is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Kaithapalla is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaithapalla

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

Health Facilities in Kaithapalla

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

FAQs about Kaithapalla