Kandeichhapar - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Kandeichhapar is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Malpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandeichhapar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandeichhapar is 420797. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Kandeichhapar

According to the 2011 Census, Kandeichhapar village had a total population of 469 people, including 223 males and 246 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.32%, with male literacy at 85.26% and female literacy at 51.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 180.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandeichhapar

Kandeichhapar 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 Kandeichhapar

Kandeichhapar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Kandeichhapar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kandeichhapar is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandeichhapar

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

Health Facilities in Kandeichhapar

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

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