Kandhabedapadar - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Kandhabedapadar is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Chanabada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhabedapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhabedapadar is 428483. The village covers a total geographical area of 221 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Kandhabedapadar

As per Census 2011, Kandhabedapadar village has a total population of 385 people, consisting of 189 males and 196 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 45 literate and 340 illiterate residents. Additionally, 384 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population385189196
Child Population (0–6 yrs)793445
Scheduled Tribes (ST)384189195
Literate Population45378
Illiterate Population340152188

Nearby Villages of Kandhabedapadar

Kandhabedapadar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KittesNorth-East2.43 km
GaudramjiEast2.43 km
SembiWest2.83 km
KaminuagudaSouth-West3.31 km
KainjharigudaEast3.99 km
ParajabedapadarNorth4.35 km
TikirigudaSouth4.54 km
MaligamEast4.62 km
KodalatalWest4.92 km
JodipaiNorth-East5.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kandhabedapadar

Kandhabedapadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kakirigumma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Kandhabedapadar is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kandhabedapadar is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhabedapadar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kandhabedapadar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kandhabedapadar

Where is Kandhabedapadar located?

Kandhabedapadar village is located in Dasamantapur Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kandhabedapadar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kandhabedapadar is Chanabada.

What is the pincode of Kandhabedapadar?

The pincode of Kandhabedapadar is 764028.

What is the population of Kandhabedapadar?

Kandhabedapadar has a total population of 385, including 189 males and 196 females.

How many households are there in Kandhabedapadar?

There are 93 households in Kandhabedapadar.

What is the literacy rate in Kandhabedapadar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandhabedapadar is 11.69%. Male literacy is 19.58% and female literacy is 4.08%.