Kandhakhududi Village - Chikiti, Ganjam
Kandhakhududi is a village situated in the Chikiti tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 41 km from Nuagaon and around 62 km from Chatrapur. K.nuagam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhakhududi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhakhududi is 412989. The village covers a total geographical area of 65 hectares and falls under the 761010 pincode. Chikiti is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Kandhakhududi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chikiti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kandhakhududi
As per Census 2011, Kandhakhududi village has a total population of 125 people, consisting of 65 males and 60 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 56 literate and 69 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kandhakhududi are given below:
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 125 | 65 | 60 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 125 | 65 | 60 |
| Literate Population | 56 | 38 | 18 |
| Illiterate Population | 69 | 27 | 42 |
Nearby Villages of Kandhakhududi
Kandhakhududi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kandhakhududi
Public transport in the Kandhakhududi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikiti to Kandhakhududi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kandhakhududi is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kandhakhududi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kandhakhududi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Kandhakhududi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kandhakhududi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Kandhakhududi
Where is Kandhakhududi located?
Kandhakhududi village is located in Chikiti Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kandhakhududi?
The Gram Panchayat of Kandhakhududi is K.nuagam.
What is the pincode of Kandhakhududi?
The pincode of Kandhakhududi is 761010.
What is the population of Kandhakhududi?
Kandhakhududi has a total population of 125, including 65 males and 60 females.
How many households are there in Kandhakhududi?
There are 35 households in Kandhakhududi.
What is the literacy rate in Kandhakhududi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandhakhududi is 44.80%. Male literacy is 58.46% and female literacy is 30.00%.