Kandharanipada - Kodala, Ganjam

Kandharanipada is a village situated in the Kodala tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kodala and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Sana Ustapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandharanipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandharanipada is 411724. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 761032 pincode. Kodala is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kandharanipada

According to the 2011 Census, Kandharanipada village had a total population of 1,585 people, including 773 males and 812 females, living in 359 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.57%, with male literacy at 77.94% and female literacy at 51.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 278.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandharanipada

Kandharanipada 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 Kandharanipada

Public transport in the Kandharanipada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kodala to Kandharanipada is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kandharanipada is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandharanipada

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

Health Facilities in Kandharanipada

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

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