Kandhara - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Kandhara is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kanakadahad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhara is 402492. The village covers a total geographical area of 1252 hectares and falls under the 759028 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kandhara

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhara village had a total population of 2,476 people, including 1,226 males and 1,250 females, living in 599 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.37%, with male literacy at 80.42% and female literacy at 62.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 560, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 925.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhara

Kandhara 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 Kandhara

Kandhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hindol Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Kandhara is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kandhara 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 Kandhara

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

Health Facilities in Kandhara

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

FAQs about Kandhara