Kandakhal

Kandakhal is a village located in Kegaon tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 33km away from sub-district headquarter Kegaon (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Palna is the gram panchayat of Kandakhal village.

Here you can discover what makes Kandakhal unique in its vibrant Kegaon-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Kandakhal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kandakhal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kandakhal is 423620. The village spans a total geographical area of 381 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766036. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Kandakhal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kandakhal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kandakhal

Population of Kandakhal

According to the 2011 Census, Kandakhal has a total population of about 1,303, with approximately 651 males and 652 females. The sex ratio is around 1001 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 166 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 207 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 633. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.44%, with male literacy at about 54.38% and female literacy near 32.52%. There are around 385 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kandakhal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kandakhal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kandakhal. As per the 2011 stats, Kandakhal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kandakhal

Knowing the nearby villages of Kandakhal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kandakhal.

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