Kardakudar - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Kardakudar is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Talbahali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kardakudar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kardakudar is 384934. The village covers a total geographical area of 334 hectares and falls under the 770044 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 86 km away.

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

Population of Kardakudar

As per Census 2011, Kardakudar village has a total population of 639 people, consisting of 321 males and 318 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 225 literate and 414 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 614 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population639321318
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1336172
Scheduled Castes (SC)312
Scheduled Tribes (ST)614310304
Literate Population22515075
Illiterate Population414171243

Nearby Villages of Kardakudar

Kardakudar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RangamatiaWest1.88 km
BarghatSouth-West1.90 km
TantabahalSouth-East2.10 km
LandamundaNorth-West2.22 km
BadnuagaonEast2.45 km
TalbahaliSouth2.50 km
San-nuagaonNorth2.92 km
KilindaEast2.92 km
DeoghariaSouth-East3.12 km
KhatiabhangoniNorth-West3.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kardakudar

Public transport in the Kardakudar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Kardakudar is about 86 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kardakudar is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kardakudar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kardakudar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kardakudar

Where is Kardakudar located?

Kardakudar village is located in Lahunipara Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kardakudar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kardakudar is Talbahali.

What is the pincode of Kardakudar?

The pincode of Kardakudar is 770044.

What is the population of Kardakudar?

Kardakudar has a total population of 639, including 321 males and 318 females.

How many households are there in Kardakudar?

There are 130 households in Kardakudar.

What is the literacy rate in Kardakudar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kardakudar is 35.21%. Male literacy is 46.73% and female literacy is 23.58%.