Kandara - Titlagarh, Balangir

Kandara is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Sindhekela and around 102 km from Balangir. Kursud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandara is 421444. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Kandara

According to the 2011 Census, Kandara village had a total population of 454 people, including 223 males and 231 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.23%, with male literacy at 68.59% and female literacy at 50.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 204, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 229.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandara

Kandara 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 Kandara

Kandara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rahenbata, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Kandara is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kandara is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandara

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

Health Facilities in Kandara

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

FAQs about Kandara