Kandigam - Khallikote, Ganjam

Kandigam is a village situated in the Khallikote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Khalikote and around 50 km from Chatrapur. Kanhaipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandigam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandigam is 411872. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 761029 pincode. Khalikote is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kandigam

According to the 2011 Census, Kandigam village had a total population of 1,237 people, including 652 males and 585 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.12%, with male literacy at 85.29% and female literacy at 65.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 326.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandigam

Kandigam 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 Kandigam

Kandigam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalijai, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalikote to Kandigam is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kandigam is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandigam

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

Health Facilities in Kandigam

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

FAQs about Kandigam