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

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhal village had a total population of 403 people, including 194 males and 209 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.86%, with male literacy at 76.65% and female literacy at 57.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 159.

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

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