Kandagam - Kotpad, Koraput

Kandagam is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Bobeya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandagam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandagam is 428141. The village covers a total geographical area of 380 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Kandagam

According to the 2011 Census, Kandagam village had a total population of 858 people, including 407 males and 451 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.97%, with male literacy at 44.30% and female literacy at 19.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandagam

Kandagam 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 Kandagam

Kandagam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charamula Kusum, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Kandagam is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kandagam is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandagam

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

Health Facilities in Kandagam

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

FAQs about Kandagam