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

According to the 2011 Census, Krushnachandrapur village had a total population of 559 people, including 285 males and 274 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.29%, with male literacy at 71.15% and female literacy at 56.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 224, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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