Kendukhunta - Nilagiri, Balasore

Kendukhunta is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Nilagiri and around 22 km from Baleshwar. Dhobasila serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kendukhunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendukhunta is 393139. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 756040 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kendukhunta

According to the 2011 Census, Kendukhunta village had a total population of 950 people, including 480 males and 470 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.72%, with male literacy at 84.62% and female literacy at 74.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 189, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Kendukhunta

Kendukhunta 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 Kendukhunta

Kendukhunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nilgiri Road, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Kendukhunta is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kendukhunta is about 22 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 Kendukhunta

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

Health Facilities in Kendukhunta

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

FAQs about Kendukhunta