Kekatsar - Boden, Nuapada

Kekatsar is a village situated in the Boden tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boden and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Litisargi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kekatsar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kekatsar is 422139. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 766111 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Kekatsar

According to the 2011 Census, Kekatsar village had a total population of 345 people, including 175 males and 170 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 31.38%, with male literacy at 45.52% and female literacy at 17.24%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Kekatsar

Kekatsar 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 Kekatsar

Kekatsar 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 Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Kekatsar is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Kekatsar is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kekatsar

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

Health Facilities in Kekatsar

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

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