Kandijhar - Komakhan, Mahasamund

Kandijhar is a village situated in the Komakhan tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Bagbahara and around 48 km from Mahasamund. Bokramudakhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandijhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandijhar is 446599. The village covers a total geographical area of 323.82 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Kandijhar

According to the 2011 Census, Kandijhar village had a total population of 330 people, including 173 males and 157 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.08%, with male literacy at 60.96% and female literacy at 45.21%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 133.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandijhar

Kandijhar 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 Kandijhar

Kandijhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Kandijhar is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kandijhar is about 48 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 Kandijhar

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

Health Facilities in Kandijhar

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

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