Kandhabahal - Kantabanji, Balangir

Kandhabahal is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kantabanji and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Dhamandanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhabahal is 421228. The village covers a total geographical area of 285 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 7 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhabahal village had a total population of 714 people, including 347 males and 367 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.47%, with male literacy at 72.92% and female literacy at 49.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Kandhabahal is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kandhabahal is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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:

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