Kakatpur - Kakatpur, Puri

Kakatpur is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kakatpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Kakatpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakatpur is 409140. The village covers a total geographical area of 252 hectares and falls under the 752108 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kakatpur

As per Census 2011, Kakatpur village has a total population of 3,722 people, consisting of 1,906 males and 1,816 females. The village has 819 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 337 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,941 literate and 781 illiterate residents. Additionally, 856 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakatpur

Kakatpur 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 Kakatpur

Kakatpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Kakatpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kakatpur 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 Kakatpur

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

Health Facilities in Kakatpur

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

FAQs about Kakatpur