Kakitora - Gunupur, Rayagada

Kakitora is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Gothalapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakitora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakitora is 426798. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 765034 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kakitora 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 Kakitora

As per Census 2011, Kakitora village has a total population of 147 people, consisting of 70 males and 77 females. The village has 30 households and a sex ratio of 1,100 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 12 literate and 135 illiterate residents. Additionally, 147 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakitora

Kakitora 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 Kakitora

Kakitora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Kakitora is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kakitora is about 68 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 Kakitora

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

Health Facilities in Kakitora

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

FAQs about Kakitora