Risida Kandhapara - Karlamunda, Kalahandi

Risida Kandhapara is a village situated in the Karlamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Madanpur Rampur and around 86 km from Bhawanipatna. Risida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Risida Kandhapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Risida Kandhapara is 422403. The village covers a total geographical area of 322 hectares and falls under the 766031 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Risida Kandhapara

According to the 2011 Census, Risida Kandhapara village had a total population of 1,151 people, including 586 males and 565 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.57%, with male literacy at 85.02% and female literacy at 61.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 530, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 352.

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

Nearby Villages of Risida Kandhapara

Risida Kandhapara 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 Risida Kandhapara

Risida Kandhapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Risida Kandhapara is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Risida Kandhapara is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Risida Kandhapara

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

Health Facilities in Risida Kandhapara

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

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