Kadamjhola - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Kadamjhola is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Chanabada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadamjhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadamjhola is 428460. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Kadamjhola

According to the 2011 Census, Kadamjhola village had a total population of 386 people, including 199 males and 187 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.66%, with male literacy at 79.14% and female literacy at 47.80%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 375.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadamjhola

Kadamjhola 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 Kadamjhola

Kadamjhola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kakirigumma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Kadamjhola is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kadamjhola is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadamjhola

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

Health Facilities in Kadamjhola

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

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