Kandhal - Kishorenagar, Angul

Kandhal is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Handapa and around 63 km from Anugul . Nakehi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhal is 404546. The village covers a total geographical area of 219 hectares and falls under the 759126 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Kandhal

As per Census 2011, Kandhal village has a total population of 403 people, consisting of 194 males and 209 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 1,077 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 226 literate and 177 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 159 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhal

Kandhal 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 Kandhal

Kandhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saragipalli, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Kandhal is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Kandhal is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhal

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

Health Facilities in Kandhal

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

FAQs about Kandhal