Kalapada - Machh Kund, Koraput

Kalapada is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Guneipada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalapada is 429545. The village covers a total geographical area of 263 hectares and falls under the 764040 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Kalapada 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 Kalapada

As per Census 2011, Kalapada village has a total population of 222 people, consisting of 103 males and 119 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 1,155 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 82 literate and 140 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 205 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalapada

Kalapada 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 Kalapada

Public transport in the Kalapada 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 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Kalapada is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kalapada is about 79 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 Kalapada

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

Health Facilities in Kalapada

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

FAQs about Kalapada