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

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhapatharapalli village had a total population of 695 people, including 361 males and 334 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.78%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 60.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

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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