Kaduani - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Kaduani is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Gambharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaduani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaduani is 387565. The village covers a total geographical area of 190 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kaduani

According to the 2011 Census, Kaduani village had a total population of 1,126 people, including 572 males and 554 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.53%, with male literacy at 86.50% and female literacy at 62.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 201.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaduani

Kaduani 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 Kaduani

Kaduani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Kaduani is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kaduani is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaduani

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

Health Facilities in Kaduani

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

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