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

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhabedapadar village had a total population of 385 people, including 189 males and 196 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 14.71%, with male literacy at 23.87% and female literacy at 5.30%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 384.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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