Kandola - Sariya, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Kandola is a village situated in the Sariya tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from Baramkela and around 50 km from Raigarh. Kandola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandola is 435620. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.94 hectares and falls under the 496554 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Kandola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kandola

As per Census 2011, Kandola village has a total population of 1,111 people, consisting of 551 males and 560 females. The village has 295 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 740 literate and 371 illiterate residents. Additionally, 139 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 341 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandola

Kandola 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 Kandola

Kandola 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 Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Kandola is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kandola 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 Kandola

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

Health Facilities in Kandola

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

FAQs about Kandola