Kakua - Nandapur, Koraput

Kakua is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Padua and around 88 km from Koraput. Bilaput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakua is 429651. The village covers a total geographical area of 465 hectares and falls under the 764041 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Kakua 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 Kakua

According to the 2011 Census, Kakua village had a total population of 428 people, including 209 males and 219 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 18.21%, with male literacy at 29.03% and female literacy at 8.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 255.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakua

Kakua 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 Kakua

Public transport in the Kakua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Kakua is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kakua is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakua

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

Health Facilities in Kakua

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

FAQs about Kakua