Kaliapada - Kashipur, Rayagada

Kaliapada is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Tikiri and around 50 km from Rayagada . Dudukabahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaliapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaliapada is 426075. The village covers a total geographical area of 250 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Kaliapada

According to the 2011 Census, Kaliapada village had a total population of 596 people, including 287 males and 309 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.67%, with male literacy at 61.57% and female literacy at 27.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 365, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 230.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaliapada

Kaliapada 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 Kaliapada

Kaliapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kaliapada is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kaliapada is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaliapada

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

Health Facilities in Kaliapada

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

FAQs about Kaliapada