Kandarpur - Athgarh, Cuttack

Kandarpur is a village situated in the Athgarh tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Athagad and around 25 km from Cuttack. Kandarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandarpur is 399124. The village covers a total geographical area of 428 hectares and falls under the 754295 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kandarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barabati-cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kandarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kandarpur village had a total population of 2,542 people, including 1,307 males and 1,235 females, living in 542 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.67%, with male literacy at 86.59% and female literacy at 64.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,204, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandarpur

Kandarpur 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 Kandarpur

Public transport in the Kandarpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarpeswar Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Kandarpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Kandarpur is about 25 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 Kandarpur

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

Health Facilities in Kandarpur

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

FAQs about Kandarpur