Kandhaambajhar - Banapur, Khordha

Kandhaambajhar is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Balugaon and around 57 km from Khordha . Moramori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhaambajhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhaambajhar is 408177. The village covers a total geographical area of 256 hectares and falls under the 752030 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kandhaambajhar

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhaambajhar village had a total population of 1,054 people, including 551 males and 503 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.78%, with male literacy at 85.56% and female literacy at 69.41%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhaambajhar

Kandhaambajhar 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 Kandhaambajhar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kandhaambajhar. The nearest railway station is Gangadharpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Kandhaambajhar is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Kandhaambajhar is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhaambajhar

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

Health Facilities in Kandhaambajhar

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

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