Kendupada - Narala, Kalahandi

Kendupada is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Kesinga and around 60 km from Bhawanipatna. Muskuti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kendupada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendupada is 422327. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kendupada 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 Kendupada

As per Census 2011, Kendupada village has a total population of 1,019 people, consisting of 512 males and 507 females. The village has 260 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 532 literate and 487 illiterate residents. Additionally, 256 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 546 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kendupada

Kendupada 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 Kendupada

Public transport in the Kendupada 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 13.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Kendupada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kendupada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kendupada

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

Health Facilities in Kendupada

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

FAQs about Kendupada