Kaithapadar - Gunupur, Rayagada

Kaithapadar is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sirijholli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaithapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaithapadar is 426793. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 764062 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kaithapadar

According to the 2011 Census, Kaithapadar village had a total population of 564 people, including 273 males and 291 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.14%, with male literacy at 60.91% and female literacy at 38.52%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 429.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaithapadar

Kaithapadar 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 Kaithapadar

Kaithapadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Kaithapadar is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kaithapadar is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaithapadar

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

Health Facilities in Kaithapadar

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

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