Kauda - Dasapalla, Nayagarh

Kauda is a village situated in the Dasapalla tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasapalla and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Khamarsahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kauda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kauda is 405523. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 752084 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Kauda

As per Census 2011, Kauda village has a total population of 1,256 people, consisting of 676 males and 580 females. The village has 344 households and a sex ratio of 857 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 952 literate and 304 illiterate residents. Additionally, 434 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kauda

Kauda 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 Kauda

Kauda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Kauda is about 37 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 Kauda

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

Health Facilities in Kauda

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

FAQs about Kauda