Kadamjhola - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Kadamjhola is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Patia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadamjhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadamjhola is 406953. The village covers a total geographical area of 373 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Kadamjhola

According to the 2011 Census, Kadamjhola village had a total population of 489 people, including 238 males and 251 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.19%, with male literacy at 57.62% and female literacy at 34.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadamjhola

Kadamjhola 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 Kadamjhola

Kadamjhola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalupara Ghat, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Kadamjhola is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Kadamjhola is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadamjhola

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

Health Facilities in Kadamjhola

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

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