Kandel - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Kandel is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kandel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandel is 422342. The village covers a total geographical area of 592 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kandel

According to the 2011 Census, Kandel village had a total population of 2,207 people, including 1,123 males and 1,084 females, living in 594 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.06%, with male literacy at 82.93% and female literacy at 62.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 433.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandel

Kandel 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 Kandel

Kandel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Kandel is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kandel is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandel

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

Health Facilities in Kandel

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

FAQs about Kandel