Kaladahi - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Kaladahi is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaptipada and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kaptipada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaladahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaladahi is 391215. The village covers a total geographical area of 720 hectares and falls under the 757041 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kaladahi

As per Census 2011, Kaladahi village has a total population of 1,869 people, consisting of 943 males and 926 females. The village has 438 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 306 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 949 literate and 920 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,532 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaladahi

Kaladahi 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 Kaladahi

Kaladahi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Kaladahi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kaladahi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaladahi

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

Health Facilities in Kaladahi

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

FAQs about Kaladahi