Kripaduma - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Kripaduma is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badagan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kripaduma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kripaduma is 389651. The village covers a total geographical area of 271 hectares and falls under the 757092 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Kripaduma

As per Census 2011, Kripaduma village has a total population of 761 people, consisting of 392 males and 369 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 363 literate and 398 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 735 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population761392369
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1155659
Scheduled Castes (SC)1486
Scheduled Tribes (ST)735376359
Literate Population363242121
Illiterate Population398150248

Nearby Villages of Kripaduma

Kripaduma 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)
GendapokhariSouth1.57 km
TilaEast1.65 km
RayanNorth-East1.78 km
ChakdarNorth1.88 km
SunaposiWest2.33 km
BhuasuniNorth-East3.25 km
SadheikalaWest3.27 km
TangiabasaNorth-West3.52 km
JuhaSouth3.56 km
DhobanijodaNorth-East3.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kripaduma

Kripaduma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kripaduma is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kripaduma is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kripaduma

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kripaduma 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 Kripaduma

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kripaduma 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 Kripaduma

Where is Kripaduma located?

Kripaduma village is located in Bangiriposi Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kripaduma?

The Gram Panchayat of Kripaduma is Badagan.

What is the pincode of Kripaduma?

The pincode of Kripaduma is 757092.

What is the population of Kripaduma?

Kripaduma has a total population of 761, including 392 males and 369 females.

How many households are there in Kripaduma?

There are 160 households in Kripaduma.

What is the literacy rate in Kripaduma?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kripaduma is 47.70%. Male literacy is 61.73% and female literacy is 32.79%.