Kandadihi - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Kandadihi is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 53 km from Rengali and around 53 km from Jharsuguda. Machida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandadihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandadihi is 380937. The village covers a total geographical area of 182 hectares and falls under the 768226 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Kandadihi

According to the 2011 Census, Kandadihi village had a total population of 283 people, including 151 males and 132 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.01%, with male literacy at 88.97% and female literacy at 72.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 200.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandadihi

Kandadihi 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 Kandadihi

Kandadihi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibh1, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Kandadihi is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Kandadihi is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandadihi

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

Health Facilities in Kandadihi

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

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