Kandhal - Talcher, Angul

Kandhal is a village situated in the Talcher tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Talcher Sadar and around 35 km from Anugul . Kandhal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhal is 403961. The village covers a total geographical area of 279 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Talcher Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kandhal

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhal village had a total population of 1,117 people, including 573 males and 544 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.96%, with male literacy at 88.03% and female literacy at 75.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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 Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Kandhal is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Kandhal is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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