Kukudapada - Morada, Mayurbhanj

Kukudapada is a village situated in the Morada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Muruda and around 30 km from Baripada. Dhadasahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukudapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukudapada is 390059. The village covers a total geographical area of 124 hectares and falls under the 757020 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kukudapada

According to the 2011 Census, Kukudapada village had a total population of 927 people, including 472 males and 455 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.83%, with male literacy at 73.27% and female literacy at 40.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 297.

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

Nearby Villages of Kukudapada

Kukudapada 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 Kukudapada

Kukudapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amarda Road, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kukudapada is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kukudapada

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

Health Facilities in Kukudapada

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

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