Murudabada - Kakatpur, Puri
Murudabada is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kakatpur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Payara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murudabada village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Murudabada is 409165. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 752108 pincode. Konark is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Murudabada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nimapara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Murudabada
Murudabada 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Upula | West | 0.84 km |
| Kajalpatia | East | 0.90 km |
| Badakusti | South-East | 0.98 km |
| Aingol | North-East | 1.15 km |
| Muruda | North-East | 1.60 km |
| Sorabha | North | 1.65 km |
| Bagal | South-East | 1.69 km |
| Furusipada | East | 1.82 km |
| Santaras | South | 1.85 km |
| Samakula | West | 1.86 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Murudabada
Public transport in the Murudabada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakhi Gopal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konark to Murudabada is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Murudabada is about 66 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 Murudabada
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Murudabada village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Murudabada
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Murudabada village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Murudabada
Where is Murudabada located?
Murudabada village is located in Kakatpur Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Murudabada?
The Gram Panchayat of Murudabada is Payara.
What is the pincode of Murudabada?
The pincode of Murudabada is 752108.