Kandhapunjiama - Banapur, Khordha

Kandhapunjiama is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Kumarangasasana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhapunjiama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhapunjiama is 408508. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kandhapunjiama 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 Kandhapunjiama

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhapunjiama village had a total population of 121 people, including 53 males and 68 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 1,283 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.67%, with male literacy at 54.35% and female literacy at 40.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhapunjiama

Kandhapunjiama 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 Kandhapunjiama

Kandhapunjiama is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Kandhapunjiama is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Kandhapunjiama is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhapunjiama

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

Health Facilities in Kandhapunjiama

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

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