Kandhagani - Mohana, Gajapati

Kandhagani is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 121 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Luhagudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhagani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhagani is 413777. The village covers a total geographical area of 388 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Kandhagani

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhagani village had a total population of 263 people, including 120 males and 143 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 1,192 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.37%, with male literacy at 51.14% and female literacy at 26.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 223.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhagani

Kandhagani 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 Kandhagani

Public transport in the Kandhagani is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Kandhagani is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kandhagani is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhagani

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

Health Facilities in Kandhagani

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

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