Khandidangriguda - Kalampur, Kalahandi

Khandidangriguda is a village situated in the Kalampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from Jayapatna and around 53 km from Bhawanipatna. Kotagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandidangriguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandidangriguda is 424090. The village covers a total geographical area of 246 hectares and falls under the 766013 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Khandidangriguda

As per Census 2011, Khandidangriguda village has a total population of 1,109 people, consisting of 534 males and 575 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 518 literate and 591 illiterate residents. Additionally, 398 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 447 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khandidangriguda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,109534575
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1397267
Scheduled Castes (SC)398198200
Scheduled Tribes (ST)447212235
Literate Population518310208
Illiterate Population591224367

Nearby Villages of Khandidangriguda

Khandidangriguda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DeypurSouth-East2.07 km
BalagaonWest2.08 km
BhatigaonSouth-West2.11 km
BankapalaNorth-East2.19 km
Chikili ( I )North2.52 km
KotagaonNorth-West2.54 km
TalpadarEast2.73 km
KadalichuaSouth-East3.53 km
BalichhadaSouth3.58 km
IchhapurSouth3.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khandidangriguda

Public transport in the Khandidangriguda 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 44.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Khandidangriguda is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Khandidangriguda 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 Khandidangriguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khandidangriguda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khandidangriguda

Where is Khandidangriguda located?

Khandidangriguda village is located in Kalampur Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khandidangriguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Khandidangriguda is Kotagaon.

What is the pincode of Khandidangriguda?

The pincode of Khandidangriguda is 766013.

What is the population of Khandidangriguda?

Khandidangriguda has a total population of 1,109, including 534 males and 575 females.

How many households are there in Khandidangriguda?

There are 291 households in Khandidangriguda.

What is the literacy rate in Khandidangriguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khandidangriguda is 46.71%. Male literacy is 58.05% and female literacy is 36.17%.