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. Pakjhola 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

As per Census 2011, Kakaramba village has a total population of 885 people, consisting of 428 males and 457 females. The village has 223 households and a sex ratio of 1,067 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 289 literate and 596 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 558 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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