Kendupati - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Kendupati is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kendupati village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendupati is 423689. The village covers a total geographical area of 307 hectares and falls under the 766003 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kendupati

According to the 2011 Census, Kendupati village had a total population of 1,266 people, including 610 males and 656 females, living in 330 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.15%, with male literacy at 76.28% and female literacy at 56.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 496, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Kendupati

Kendupati 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 Kendupati

Kendupati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Kendupati is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kendupati is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kendupati

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

Health Facilities in Kendupati

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

FAQs about Kendupati