Kendupada - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Kendupada is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kuninda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kendupada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendupada is 402531. The village covers a total geographical area of 167 hectares and falls under the 759017 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kendupada

According to the 2011 Census, Kendupada village had a total population of 807 people, including 414 males and 393 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.92%, with male literacy at 92.72% and female literacy at 80.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 319.

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

Nearby Villages of Kendupada

Kendupada 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 Kendupada

Kendupada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Kendupada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kendupada is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kendupada

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

Health Facilities in Kendupada

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

FAQs about Kendupada