Kandapur

Kandapur is a village located in Tihidi tehsil of Bhadrak district in Odisha, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Tihidi (tehsildar office) and 18km away from district headquarter Bhadrak. As per 2009 stats, Maharampur is the gram panchayat of Kandapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kandapur unique in its vibrant Tihidi-Bhadrak region. You’ll see Kandapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kandapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kandapur is 395083. The village spans a total geographical area of 98 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756127. Bhadrak is nearest town to Kandapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kandapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Basudevpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kandapur

Population of Kandapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kandapur has a total population of about 1,014, with approximately 490 males and 524 females. The sex ratio is around 1069 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 127 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 623 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.49%, with male literacy at about 79.80% and female literacy near 65.65%. There are around 244 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kandapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kandapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kandapur. As per the 2011 stats, Kandapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kandapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Kandapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kandapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kandapur