Kandarahijli - Jaleswar, Balasore
Kandarahijli is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Jaleswar and around 56 km from Baleshwar. Nachihimpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandarahijli village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandarahijli is 391439. The village covers a total geographical area of 26 hectares and falls under the 756087 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Kandarahijli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaleswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Kandarahijli
Kandarahijli 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bhatihata | North | 0.38 km |
| Telpata | South-East | 0.46 km |
| Arjuni | North-East | 0.52 km |
| Tegaria | North-West | 0.71 km |
| Parhiharpur | West | 0.82 km |
| Brahmanhijili | South-East | 0.89 km |
| Nangarsahi | North-East | 1.08 km |
| Nachhimpur | East | 1.10 km |
| Kismatgop | West | 1.15 km |
| Takua | South-East | 1.23 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kandarahijli
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kandarahijli. The nearest railway station is Lakshannath Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Kandarahijli is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kandarahijli is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kandarahijli
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kandarahijli village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kandarahijli
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kandarahijli village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Kandarahijli
Where is Kandarahijli located?
Kandarahijli village is located in Jaleswar Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kandarahijli?
The Gram Panchayat of Kandarahijli is Nachihimpur.
What is the pincode of Kandarahijli?
The pincode of Kandarahijli is 756087.