Kadamgura - Nandapur, Koraput

Kadamgura is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Malibelgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadamgura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadamgura is 429815. The village covers a total geographical area of 107 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Kadamgura

As per Census 2011, Kadamgura village has a total population of 138 people, consisting of 66 males and 72 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 68 literate and 70 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 118 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1386672
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1138
Scheduled Castes (SC)1798
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1185464
Literate Population685414
Illiterate Population701258

Nearby Villages of Kadamgura

Kadamgura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhataputSouth-West0.58 km
TalageruputEast1.25 km
PujhariputNorth-East1.45 km
LamandaNorth-West1.64 km
JaraputWest2.40 km
MuduliputSouth2.42 km
UparageruputEast2.55 km
DeogondhanaNorth2.78 km
SaunipujariputWest3.19 km
BuchhaputNorth-East3.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kadamgura

Public transport in the Kadamgura 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 29.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Kadamgura is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kadamgura is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadamgura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kadamgura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kadamgura

Where is Kadamgura located?

Kadamgura village is located in Nandapur Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kadamgura?

The Gram Panchayat of Kadamgura is Malibelgaon.

What is the pincode of Kadamgura?

The pincode of Kadamgura is 764037.

What is the population of Kadamgura?

Kadamgura has a total population of 138, including 66 males and 72 females.

How many households are there in Kadamgura?

There are 41 households in Kadamgura.

What is the literacy rate in Kadamgura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kadamgura is 49.28%. Male literacy is 81.82% and female literacy is 19.44%.