Kadam - Machh Kund, Koraput

Kadam is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Lamtaput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadam is 429530. The village covers a total geographical area of 449 hectares and falls under the 764040 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kadam 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 Kadam

According to the 2011 Census, Kadam village had a total population of 405 people, including 192 males and 213 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.72%, with male literacy at 68.87% and female literacy at 29.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 183.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadam

Kadam 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 Kadam

Public transport in the Kadam 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 20.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Kadam is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kadam 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 Kadam

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

Health Facilities in Kadam

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

FAQs about Kadam