Kandarkana - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Kandarkana is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Tangi and around 17 km from Cuttack. Kotasahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandarkana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandarkana is 399388. The village covers a total geographical area of 227 hectares and falls under the 754022 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kandarkana

According to the 2011 Census, Kandarkana village had a total population of 823 people, including 413 males and 410 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.73%, with male literacy at 89.63% and female literacy at 73.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandarkana

Kandarkana 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 Kandarkana

Public transport in the Kandarkana is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nergundi, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Choudwar to Kandarkana is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Kandarkana is about 17 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 Kandarkana

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

Health Facilities in Kandarkana

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

FAQs about Kandarkana