Kandakhal - Muribahal, Balangir

Kandakhal is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Bangomunda and around 45 km from Balangir. Bitabandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandakhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandakhal is 421310. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Kandakhal 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 Kandakhal

According to the 2011 Census, Kandakhal village had a total population of 565 people, including 281 males and 284 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.04%, with male literacy at 89.41% and female literacy at 43.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandakhal

Kandakhal 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 Kandakhal

Kandakhal 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 28.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Kandakhal is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kandakhal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandakhal

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

Health Facilities in Kandakhal

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

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