Kandhapatharapalli - Buguda, Ganjam

Kandhapatharapalli is a village situated in the Buguda tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buguda and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Goudia Baroda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhapatharapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhapatharapalli is 410426. The village covers a total geographical area of 475 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kandhapatharapalli

As per Census 2011, Kandhapatharapalli village has a total population of 695 people, consisting of 361 males and 334 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 440 literate and 255 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 58 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhapatharapalli

Kandhapatharapalli 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 Kandhapatharapalli

Kandhapatharapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Kandhapatharapalli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kandhapatharapalli is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhapatharapalli

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

Health Facilities in Kandhapatharapalli

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

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