Kakaramba - Similiguda, Koraput

Kakaramba is a village situated in the Similiguda tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Similiguda and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Khudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakaramba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakaramba is 429969. The village covers a total geographical area of 702 hectares and falls under the 764036 pincode. Nabarangapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kakaramba 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 Kakaramba

According to the 2011 Census, Kakaramba village had a total population of 885 people, including 428 males and 457 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.76%, with male literacy at 60.83% and female literacy at 22.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 558.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakaramba

Kakaramba 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 Kakaramba

Kakaramba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Damanjodi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabarangapur to Kakaramba is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kakaramba is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakaramba

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

Health Facilities in Kakaramba

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

FAQs about Kakaramba