Kerandikhunti - Narala, Kalahandi

Kerandikhunti is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Nisangpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kerandikhunti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerandikhunti is 422733. The village covers a total geographical area of 357 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kerandikhunti 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 Kerandikhunti

According to the 2011 Census, Kerandikhunti village had a total population of 956 people, including 478 males and 478 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.35%, with male literacy at 80.40% and female literacy at 58.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 700, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerandikhunti

Kerandikhunti 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 Kerandikhunti

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kerandikhunti. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Kerandikhunti is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kerandikhunti is about 40 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 Kerandikhunti

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

Health Facilities in Kerandikhunti

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

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