Kandhakalameri - Mohana, Gajapati

Kandhakalameri is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Merapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhakalameri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhakalameri is 413791. The village covers a total geographical area of 261 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kandhakalameri 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 Kandhakalameri

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhakalameri village had a total population of 196 people, including 82 males and 114 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 1,390 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.45%, with male literacy at 61.19% and female literacy at 34.69%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhakalameri

Kandhakalameri 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 Kandhakalameri

Public transport in the Kandhakalameri 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 112.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Kandhakalameri is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kandhakalameri is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhakalameri

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

Health Facilities in Kandhakalameri

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

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