Kakalpoda - Boipariguda, Koraput

Kakalpoda is a village situated in the Boipariguda tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boipariguda and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Dasamanthpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakalpoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakalpoda is 429381. The village covers a total geographical area of 1148 hectares and falls under the 764043 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kakalpoda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kakalpoda

According to the 2011 Census, Kakalpoda village had a total population of 1,264 people, including 599 males and 665 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 1,110 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.73%, with male literacy at 42.71% and female literacy at 23.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 997.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakalpoda

Kakalpoda 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 Kakalpoda

Kakalpoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Kakalpoda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kakalpoda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakalpoda

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

Health Facilities in Kakalpoda

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

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