Kandahapa - Daringbadi, Kandhamal
Kandahapa is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Daringbadi and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Dasingbadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandahapa village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandahapa is 417488. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 762104 pincode. Surada is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.
Kandahapa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the G. udayagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kandahapa
As per Census 2011, Kandahapa village has a total population of 495 people, consisting of 286 males and 209 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 730 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 316 literate and 179 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 469 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kandahapa are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 495 | 286 | 209 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 72 | 26 | 46 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 469 | 264 | 205 |
| Literate Population | 316 | 220 | 96 |
| Illiterate Population | 179 | 66 | 113 |
Nearby Villages of Kandahapa
Kandahapa is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kandahapa
Public transport in the Kandahapa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Surada to Kandahapa is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Kandahapa is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kandahapa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kandahapa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kandahapa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kandahapa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kandahapa
Where is Kandahapa located?
Kandahapa village is located in Daringbadi Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kandahapa?
The Gram Panchayat of Kandahapa is Dasingbadi.
What is the pincode of Kandahapa?
The pincode of Kandahapa is 762104.
What is the population of Kandahapa?
Kandahapa has a total population of 495, including 286 males and 209 females.
How many households are there in Kandahapa?
There are 81 households in Kandahapa.
What is the literacy rate in Kandahapa?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandahapa is 63.84%. Male literacy is 76.92% and female literacy is 45.93%.