Krushnachandrapur - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Krushnachandrapur is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Balimi and around 60 km from Dhenkanal. Mahalunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krushnachandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krushnachandrapur is 403027. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Krushnachandrapur

As per Census 2011, Krushnachandrapur village has a total population of 559 people, consisting of 285 males and 274 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 324 literate and 235 illiterate residents. Additionally, 224 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 97 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Krushnachandrapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population559285274
Child Population (0–6 yrs)552530
Scheduled Castes (SC)224113111
Scheduled Tribes (ST)975146
Literate Population324185139
Illiterate Population235100135

Nearby Villages of Krushnachandrapur

Krushnachandrapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MahalundaNorth-West0.92 km
GulehiSouth-West1.31 km
NuapadaNorth1.64 km
MusalamaNorth-West1.69 km
BramhanamaraEast1.74 km
PatalaNorth-West2.37 km
BalasarWest2.45 km
HariharapurSouth2.61 km
JharabedaNorth-East2.99 km
DudurokotSouth-East3.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Krushnachandrapur

Krushnachandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Krushnachandrapur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Krushnachandrapur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Krushnachandrapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Krushnachandrapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Krushnachandrapur

Where is Krushnachandrapur located?

Krushnachandrapur village is located in Hindol Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Krushnachandrapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Krushnachandrapur is Mahalunda.

What is the pincode of Krushnachandrapur?

The pincode of Krushnachandrapur is 759020.

What is the population of Krushnachandrapur?

Krushnachandrapur has a total population of 559, including 285 males and 274 females.

How many households are there in Krushnachandrapur?

There are 165 households in Krushnachandrapur.

What is the literacy rate in Krushnachandrapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Krushnachandrapur is 57.96%. Male literacy is 64.91% and female literacy is 50.73%.