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

As per Census 2011, Kandeichhapar village has a total population of 469 people, consisting of 223 males and 246 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 1,103 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 274 literate and 195 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 180 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population469223246
Child Population (0–6 yrs)623329
Scheduled Castes (SC)713833
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1808496
Literate Population274162112
Illiterate Population19561134

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChahakaparaNorth-East2.03 km
PhuljharWest2.39 km
JalpankelWest2.69 km
LathorSouth-West2.81 km
JamchuanNorth-West2.90 km
JhalialitiWest4.16 km
SahajpaniNorth4.27 km
BenderNorth-East4.31 km
DhourakhamanSouth-East4.90 km
SuliabahalNorth4.92 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kandeichhapar

Where is Kandeichhapar located?

Kandeichhapar village is located in Khaprakhol Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kandeichhapar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kandeichhapar is Malpada.

What is the pincode of Kandeichhapar?

The pincode of Kandeichhapar is 767028.

What is the population of Kandeichhapar?

Kandeichhapar has a total population of 469, including 223 males and 246 females.

How many households are there in Kandeichhapar?

There are 128 households in Kandeichhapar.

What is the literacy rate in Kandeichhapar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandeichhapar is 58.42%. Male literacy is 72.65% and female literacy is 45.53%.