Kakudia - Pipili, Puri

Kakudia is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Kanti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakudia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakudia is 408686. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 752104 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kakudia 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 Kakudia

As per Census 2011, Kakudia village has a total population of 771 people, consisting of 405 males and 366 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 562 literate and 209 illiterate residents. Additionally, 170 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakudia

Kakudia 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 Kakudia

Kakudia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khurda Road Jn, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Kakudia is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kakudia is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakudia

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

Health Facilities in Kakudia

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

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