Kandhapali - Puintala, Balangir

Kandhapali is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Balangir and around 13 km from Balangir. Chhatamakhna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhapali is 420063. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kandhapali

As per Census 2011, Kandhapali village has a total population of 468 people, consisting of 239 males and 229 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 246 literate and 222 illiterate residents. Additionally, 205 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhapali

Kandhapali 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 Kandhapali

Kandhapali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Kandhapali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kandhapali is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhapali

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

Health Facilities in Kandhapali

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

FAQs about Kandhapali