Kenduguda - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Kenduguda is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 75 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Dhansuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenduguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenduguda is 424225. The village covers a total geographical area of 158 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Kenduguda

According to the 2011 Census, Kenduguda village had a total population of 596 people, including 296 males and 300 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.28%, with male literacy at 62.66% and female literacy at 37.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 336.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenduguda

Kenduguda 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 Kenduguda

Kenduguda 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 Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Kenduguda is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kenduguda is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kenduguda

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

Health Facilities in Kenduguda

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

FAQs about Kenduguda