Kakudi Kusang - Pipili, Puri

Kakudi Kusang is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Laxminarayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakudi Kusang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakudi Kusang is 408701. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 752104 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kakudi Kusang

According to the 2011 Census, Kakudi Kusang village had a total population of 774 people, including 382 males and 392 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.41%, with male literacy at 92.06% and female literacy at 79.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakudi Kusang

Kakudi Kusang 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 Kakudi Kusang

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kakudi Kusang. The nearest railway station is Lingaraj Temple Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Kakudi Kusang is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kakudi Kusang is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakudi Kusang

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

Health Facilities in Kakudi Kusang

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

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