Kalakada - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Kalakada is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 134 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Patbil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalakada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalakada is 388958. The village covers a total geographical area of 252 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kalakada

According to the 2011 Census, Kalakada village had a total population of 634 people, including 315 males and 319 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.97%, with male literacy at 69.14% and female literacy at 46.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 403.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalakada

Kalakada 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 Kalakada

Kalakada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kalakada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kalakada is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalakada

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

Health Facilities in Kalakada

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

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