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

As per Census 2011, Kandhenbahal village has a total population of 579 people, consisting of 291 males and 288 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 378 literate and 201 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population579291288
Child Population (0–6 yrs)602733
Scheduled Castes (SC)1456778
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20119
Literate Population378211167
Illiterate Population20180121

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChinchedNorth-East0.90 km
LakharpadarSouth-East1.11 km
SasanpaliSouth-West1.61 km
ChandanpaliNorth-East1.88 km
PipalmundaNorth-West2.25 km
RusudaNorth-West2.44 km
TurlaSouth-East2.60 km
ChantipadarWest2.85 km
PendimundaSouth2.86 km
MadhiapaliNorth3.02 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kandhenbahal

Where is Kandhenbahal located?

Kandhenbahal village is located in Tusura Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kandhenbahal?

The Gram Panchayat of Kandhenbahal is Rusuda.

What is the pincode of Kandhenbahal?

The pincode of Kandhenbahal is 767030.

What is the population of Kandhenbahal?

Kandhenbahal has a total population of 579, including 291 males and 288 females.

How many households are there in Kandhenbahal?

There are 149 households in Kandhenbahal.

What is the literacy rate in Kandhenbahal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandhenbahal is 65.28%. Male literacy is 72.51% and female literacy is 57.99%.