Kandhenbahal - Tusura, Balangir

Kandhenbahal is a village situated in the Tusura tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Tushura and around 40 km from Balangir. Rusuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhenbahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhenbahal is 420419. The village covers a total geographical area of 205 hectares and falls under the 767030 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Kandhenbahal 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 Kandhenbahal

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhenbahal village had a total population of 579 people, including 291 males and 288 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.83%, with male literacy at 79.92% and female literacy at 65.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhenbahal

Kandhenbahal 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 Kandhenbahal

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Kandhenbahal. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Kandhenbahal is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kandhenbahal is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhenbahal

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

Health Facilities in Kandhenbahal

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

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