Nandol - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Nandol is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Nandol village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandol is 423690. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 766003 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Nandol 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 Nandol

According to the 2011 Census, Nandol village had a total population of 1,790 people, including 893 males and 897 females, living in 431 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.91%, with male literacy at 80.34% and female literacy at 57.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 467, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 221.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandol

Nandol 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 Nandol

Public transport in the Nandol is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Nandol is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Nandol is about 21 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 Nandol

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

Health Facilities in Nandol

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

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