Kandhabahal - Bangomunda, Balangir

Kandhabahal is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Mudpadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhabahal is 421342. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kandhabahal

As per Census 2011, Kandhabahal village has a total population of 727 people, consisting of 390 males and 337 females. The village has 184 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 409 literate and 318 illiterate residents. Additionally, 305 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 44 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhabahal

Kandhabahal 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 Kandhabahal

Kandhabahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Kandhabahal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kandhabahal is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhabahal

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

Health Facilities in Kandhabahal

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

FAQs about Kandhabahal