Kandhapal

Kandhapal is a village located in Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Dhenkanal Sadar (tehsildar office) and 10km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Gengutia is the gram panchayat of Kandhapal village.

Here you can discover what makes Kandhapal unique in its vibrant Dhenkanal Sadar-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Kandhapal’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 Kandhapal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kandhapal is 403173. The village spans a total geographical area of 24 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759013. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Kandhapal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kandhapal 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 Kamakhyanagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Kandhapal

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhapal has a total population of about 244, with approximately 128 males and 116 females. The sex ratio is around 906 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 49 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 244 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 60.66%, with male literacy at about 71.09% and female literacy near 49.14%. There are around 64 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kandhapal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kandhapal

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhapal

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

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