Kanakpada - Udala, Mayurbhanj

Kanakpada is a village situated in the Udala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udala and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bahubandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanakpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanakpada is 391039. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 757041 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kanakpada 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 Kanakpada

According to the 2011 Census, Kanakpada village had a total population of 490 people, including 246 males and 244 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.33%, with male literacy at 89.81% and female literacy at 62.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 370.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanakpada

Kanakpada 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 Kanakpada

Kanakpada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Kanakpada is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kanakpada is about 50 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 Kanakpada

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

Health Facilities in Kanakpada

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

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