Kukudakhandi

Kukudakhandi
Block
UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	761100
Telephone code	0680
Vehicle registration	OR-07 OD-07

Kukudakhandi popularly known as KKD is one of the significant villages in the Kukudakhandi Tehsil of

Villages near KKD include Ramachandrapur (Baunsiapalli 1.2 km), Masiakhali (3.2 km), Dayapalli (3.7 km), Saradhapur (4 km), Badakhandi (4.3 km), and Dakhinapur (5.6 km). Nearest Towns are Kukudakhandi (0 km), Hinjilicut (10.2 km), Sanakhemundi (12.7 km), Rangeilunda (16.6 km).

Economy

As Kukudakhandi is well connected to nearby

, many people rush to the city to get their daily rotis & butter as the city is seized with opportunities. Most of the people in KKD are government employees, and some are involved in agricultural activities. Agriculture is the mainstay of economy. The farmers no longer limit their agricultural activities but strive to get profit out of their labor.

Industry

The emergence of industrial kukudakhandi began in the late twentieth century, with granite industries arriving. Kukudakhandi's proximity to

, good climate, and availability of talent made it a destination for good firms.

Culture

Kukudakhandi is a predominantly Hindu region. A great exchange of wishes in the occasions like

(Sri Jagannath Yatra) are very special to see.

Temples & Festivals

Kukudakhandi is a hub of temples. A number of temples are present in the village of which Mukteswar Temple is very prominent. The brightening of those temples often occurs in the festivals like

.

Thakurani Yatra

10-day-long the festival of kukudakhandi Thakurani, popularly known as 'Thakurani Yatra' comes once in every five year. Initially the famous Thakurani yatra was started in

also celebrate this festival as Thakurani Yatra.

Visitor attractions

Some of the prominent places to visit near the village are;

1. Gopalpur-on-sea
2. Silk city Berhampur
3. Tara Tarini Temple
4. Mahuri Kalua
5. IRE Port
6. Sonapur beach
7. Siddha Vairabi Temple

Education

Education is very prominent in Kukudakhandi. Increasing numbers of colleges, coaching centres & other educational institutions have extended the quality of education and this may possibly be the reason of why more individuals are working with MNCs in big cities as well as in foreign countries.

Schools in Kukudakhandi

1. Girls Upper Primary(U.P) School
2. Main Road U.P School
3. Rathachakada Sahi U.P school
4. Block School
5. Indira Awas U.P School.
6. M.E School
7. Residential School
8. Saraswati Sisu Mandir
9. Govt High School
10. Biju Patnaik Girls High School

Other prominent Schools nearby kukudakhandi

1. Maa Aravind School
2. Takshashila Residential School

Colleges in Kukudakhandi & nearby

1. Science College Kukudakhandi
2. Sanjay Memorial Institute of Technology (SMIT)
3. Govt. Ayurvedic College, Ankushpur

Offices in Kukudakhandi

1. Tahsil Office
2. RI Office
3. Treasury
4. BSNL Telephone Exchange
5. Kukudakhandi Sub-Post office
6. Govt Medical, Kukudakhandi
7. Veterinary Dispensary

References

it is very culturous region,one could easily live with their family without any material and devotional urge.

External links

• www.indiamapia.com › Ganjam
• wikimapia.org › Kukudakhandi Block